CRH Appoints Aylwyn Bryan as CFO, Tapping an Insider With Deep Ties to the Americas Division
CRH plc (NYSE: CRH), the Dublin-based global leader in building materials, has appointed Aylwyn Bryan as its new chief financial officer, effective May 12. Bryan, a 25-year finance veteran who has spent the last 14 years with the company, most recently served as CFO of the Americas Division — the firm’s largest regional segment — and previously held roles as head of group finance and group tax director. In his new role, he will oversee CRH’s financial strategy, capital allocation, and focus on driving long-term growth and shareholder value.
Bryan succeeds Nancy Buese, who is stepping down by mutual agreement. To ensure a smooth transition, Buese will remain with the company for three months. CRH leadership emphasized that her departure is unrelated to any disagreements regarding the company's operations, accounting practices, or financial reporting. Buese had been CFO since 2019 and oversaw a period of significant expansion, including the integration of major acquisitions in North America.
The move comes as CRH continues to benefit from robust demand for infrastructure and construction materials, particularly in the U.S. where federal spending on roads, bridges, and data centers is accelerating. Bryan’s deep familiarity with the Americas market — a region that generates roughly 60% of CRH’s revenue — positions him well to navigate both ongoing supply-chain normalization and rising input costs.
CEO Jim Mintern expressed confidence in the appointment, stating: “Aylwyn’s extensive experience across finance and operations, combined with his deep knowledge of our business, makes him the natural choice to lead CRH’s financial function going forward. His track record of financial discipline will be invaluable as we continue to deliver value for our shareholders.”
Bryan said he looks forward to building on CRH’s legacy of “maximizing value through disciplined capital deployment and strong financial leadership,” working closely with the executive team to capture growth opportunities in sustainable infrastructure and building solutions.
CRH manufactures and distributes a broad range of superior building materials and products used in infrastructure, commercial, residential, and public construction projects worldwide, employing roughly 80,000 people across 29 countries.
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