CRH News & Events

CRH announced the appointment of Danilo Juvane as Head of Investor Relations, effective May 26, 2026. Juvane brings 25 years of capital markets experience to the role, having most recently served as Vice President of Corporate Development, Investor Relations & ESG for The Williams Companies. He has also served as an analyst with BMO Capital Markets, Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, and Entergy Services Inc. Juvane will lead CRH's investor relations function, overseeing shareholder engagement, and communicating the company's strategy and value proposition to investors. He succeeds Tom Holmes, who is moving into a senior leadership role within CRH's strategy division.

CRH announced the appointment of Aylwyn Bryan as its Chief Financial Officer, effective May 12, 2026. Bryan has over 25 years of financial leadership experience, including the past 14 years with CRH. Most recently he served as CFO of CRH's Americas Division and previously as Head of Group Finance and Group Tax Director. Bryan succeeds Nancy Buese, who has stepped down by mutual agreement and will remain with CRH for a three-month period to support a smooth transition.

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners announced that an affiliate of Pacific Avenue has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Oldcastle Lawn & Garden from CRH in a transaction valued at over $1.1B. Upon closing, the business will operate under its new name, GardenCore, marking the beginning of its next chapter as a standalone company. The company said, "GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The Company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. The Company has over 1,400 employees and operates more than 55 manufacturing facilities across the United States. The acquisition of newly branded GardenCore is the latest example of Pacific Avenue's ability to effectively and seamlessly execute complex carve-outs of scale across a wide variety of industries. Under Pacific Avenue's ownership, GardenCore will focus its efforts on expanding its geographic footprint through greenfield development and acquisitions, while investing in its premium product lines to drive growth." The transaction is expected to close in early May 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.