James Hardie Industries PLC (ASX: JHX) Share Price and News

Mr Heckes is a former director of AZEK, a position he held from November 2020 to June 2025. Prior to joining AZEK, he was the President, Chief Executive Officer and board member of Masonite International Corporation, a global designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of interior and exterior doors and door solutions and served in that role from June 2019 until it was acquired in May 2024. From 2017 to 2019, Mr Heckes served as Chief Executive Officer of Energy Management Collaborative, a privately held company providing LED lighting and controls and IoT conversion systems and service solutions based in Plymouth, Minnesota. Previously, Mr Heckes served in various senior operations roles at The Valspar Corporation, including as Executive Vice President and President of Global Coatings from 2014 to 2017 and as Vice President, Global Consumer from 2008 to 2014. Prior to joining Valspar, Mr Heckes held various leadership roles at Newell Rubbermaid, including President of Sanford Brands and President of Graco Childrens Products. Mr Heckes currently serves as an independent director of Airtron, a privately held HVAC installation and service company.

Mr Lisboa has senior executive experience. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Navistar, Inc. (Navistar), a manufacturer of commercial trucks, buses, defense vehicles and engines, a position he held from July 2020 to September 2021, when he decided to retire. Prior to that position, Mr Lisboa served at Navistar as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from March 2017 to July 2020, President of Operations from November 2014 to March 2017, Chief Procurement Officer from October 2011 to November 2014, and several other key senior leadership positions since 2005. Prior to these, Mr Lisboa held senior leadership positions within Navistar's South American operations. Mr Lisboa began his career at Maxion International Motores Brasil in 1986. He currently holds directorships with J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) (since 2023) (listed) and Ascendance Trucks, LLC (since 2023) (unlisted); Allegiance Trucks, LLC (since 2023) (unlisted). He is People Committee chair and Governance Committee member.

Mr Stein has experience in the global automotive and manufacturing sectors. He previously served as Chairman of Inchcape plc (Inchcape), an automotive distribution, retail and financing company, a position he held from May 2018 to May 2024 and as a non-executive director from October 2015 to May 2024. Prior to holding this position, Mr Stein served as Chief Executive Officer of GKN Ltd (GKN) (formerly GKN plc) from January 2012 to December 2017. He joined the automotive and aerospace components supplier in 1994 and during his time with GKN held senior positions in general management and finance including six years as Group Chief Financial Officer. Earlier in his career, Mr Stein held senior finance positions with Laird plc and Hestair plc. From 2003 until 2011, he served as an independent non-executive director on the Board of Ferguson (formerly Wolseley) plc, the distributor of plumbing and heating products in North America. Former listed company directorships (last five years) include Inchcape PLC (LSE: INCH) (2015 - 2024). He is Governance Committee member.

Ms Rowland has senior executive experience leading global materials and industrial businesses. She most recently served as Group Vice President of the Industrial Specialties business at Ashland Global Holdings Inc. from 2016 to 2019 where she aligned commercial and asset strategies driving focused profitable growth. Prior to this, Ms Rowland served in separate Vice President and General Manager roles in Tyco International plc between 2009 and 2015 where she led improvements in customer relationships, market share gains, pricing, operational execution, and acquisition integration. Before joining Tyco, Ms Rowland worked for Rohm and Haas Company for over twenty years, where she held multiple senior executive roles including turning around the global Adhesives division and leading Procurement & Logistics for the company. In 2023, Ms Rowland earned the Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate from the Global Association of Risk Professionals. Other current directorships (Listed) are held with Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE) (since 2020) and Unlisted company directorship is held with Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. (since 2024). Former listed company directorships (last five years) include SPX Flow, Inc. (NYSE: SPXC) (2018-2022); L.B. Foster Co. (NASDAQ: FSTR) (2008-2022). She is People Committee member.

Mr Erter brings over 25 years of experience in the consumer and industrial sectors, with experience in strategy development, marketing, sales, and mergers and acquisitions. Before joining James Hardie, he served as CEO of PLZ Corp and held prominent roles such as Global President of the Consumer and Industrial businesses at Sherwin-Williams, and Senior Vice President and General Manager of North America Consumer Products at Valspar. Additionally, he spent 15 years in leadership positions at Stanley Black & Decker, where he managed sales and marketing for the Black & Decker and DEWALT brands. Mr Erter serves on the Board of Directors for Ball Corporation and Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame National Advisory Board, a member of the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and First Tee.

Ms Peterson served as CFO for The Toro Company, a provider of solutions for the outdoor environment with responsibility for all aspects of finance, information technology and investor relations, until March 2023. She continued to serve as Vice President until July 2023. She previously served as Eaton Corporation's Vice President of Finance and Planning for the company's truck and automotive segments. Prior to joining Eaton, Ms Peterson served in financial leadership positions of increasing responsibility at Honeywell International over 25-years. Ms Peterson's career has spanned several different areas within the industrial sector, including aerospace, automotive, construction and consumer products. Ms Peterson is an independent director for Franklin Electric (NASDAQ: FELE) (since 2015), a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of water and energy products and solutions. She also serves as the executive sponsor for the Franklin Women's Network. She previously served on the Board of the Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) as the Treasurer and Finance & Human Capital Committee Chair and was also a member of the GTCUW Executive Committee. Ms Peterson is also a member of Women Corporate Directors.

Mr Pfeifer is Oshkosh Corporation's President and Chief Executive Officer and is a member of the company's Board of Directors, positions he has held since April 2021. He served as President and Chief Operating Officer from 2019 to 2021. Prior to joining Oshkosh Corporation in 2019, Mr Pfeifer served 13 years with Brunswick Corporation in leadership positions across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, most recently as Senior Vice President and President of Mercury Marine, a global leader in marine propulsion systems, parts and accessories. Earlier in his career, Mr Pfeifer held executive and general management positions with ITT Corporation and Milacron, Inc. He brings over 30 years of senior leadership and global management experience. Other current directorships (Listed) are held with Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) (since 2021). Other current directorships (Unlisted) are held with Froedtert ThedaCare Health, Inc; National Exchange Bank & Trust; National Association of Manufacturers. Former listed company directorships (last five years) includes The Manitowoc Company, Inc (NYSE: MTW) (2016 - 2024). He is People Committee member.

Mr Hendrickson is former director and Chair of AZEK, a manufacturer of environmentally sustainable outdoor living products, positions he held from May 2017 to June 2025. Mr Hendrickson also previously served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Valspar Corporation, a global paint and coatings manufacturer, from June 2011 to June 2017, and was its President and Chief Operating Officer from February 2008 until June 2011. Mr Hendrickson held various executive leadership roles with the Valspar Corporation from 2001 until 2017, including positions with responsibilities for the Asia Pacific operations. Mr Hendrickson also serves as a director of Polaris Industries Inc., a publicly traded global manufacturer and seller of off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles and served as a director of Waters Corporation.

Mr Singh is former director, Chief Executive Officer and President of AZEK, positions he held from June 2016 to June 2025. Prior to joining AZEK, Mr Singh worked for 14 years at the 3M Company, a manufacturer and marketer of a range of products and services through its safety & industrial, transportation & electronics, health care and consumer segments, and served in numerous leadership roles at 3M, including Chief Commercial Officer, President of 3Ms Health Information Systems business and VP of the Stationery and Office supplies business. Mr Singh currently serves on the board and as a member of the audit and compensation committees of Carlisle Companies Incorporated.

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