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2 January 2014

CHIEF EXECUTIVE SUCCESSION AT CRH

CRH plc, the international building materials group, confirms that Mr. Albert Manifold has succeeded Mr. Myles Lee as Group Chief Executive, with effect from 1 January 2014.

Myles has retired after 32 years with the Group including 5 years as Finance Director and 5 years as Chief Executive.

Commenting on the announcement, CRH Chairman Nicky Hartery said:

"We wish Myles well in his retirement and thank him sincerely for his outstanding contribution to CRH over 32 years of service, and for his excellent stewardship of CRH through the recent global financial crisis.  As Albert takes up the role of Chief Executive, we look forward to CRH progressing its next phase of development."

CRH plc, Belgard Castle, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, Ireland TELEPHONE +353 1 404 1000   FAX +353 1 404 1007

E-MAIL:mail@crh.comWEBSITE:www.crh.comRegistered Office, 42 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2, Ireland


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