CRH Adds Industrial Veteran Tony Will to Board, Strengthening Strategic Execution Focus
Event summary
- CRH elects Tony Will, 60, to its Board of Directors effective July 1, 2026.
- Will previously served as CEO of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. from 2014 to 2026.
- He brings experience in industrial leadership, strategic execution, and operational discipline.
- Will currently serves as a Director of Union Pacific Corporation and previously served on the board of Olin Corporation.
- CRH operates with 83,000 employees across 4,000 locations globally.
The big picture
CRH's appointment of Tony Will to its Board of Directors underscores a strategic focus on operational discipline and growth in higher-value markets. Will's extensive experience in industrial leadership and strategic execution aligns with CRH's goals of advancing its strategy and capitalizing on demand trends critical to modern infrastructure. This move comes as CRH continues to solidify its position as a leading provider of building materials, with a significant global footprint and a strong market position.
What we're watching
- Strategic Execution
- How Tony Will's experience in industrial leadership will influence CRH's strategy in modernizing infrastructure.
- Governance Dynamics
- Whether Will's background in large-scale industrial businesses will drive growth in higher-value markets for CRH.
- Operational Discipline
- The pace at which Will's operational expertise will be integrated into CRH's existing governance structure.