Gillian Platt
About Gillian Platt
Gillian L. Platt (age 71) is an independent, non-management Director of CRH, serving since January 2017. She brings deep human resources and talent management expertise from senior roles at Finning International (EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer) and Aviva (EVP Human Resources & Corporate Affairs; EVP Strategy & Corporate Development), with additional skills in governance, compensation, safety, sustainability, strategy and communications. She holds a BA from the University of Western Ontario and an MEd from the University of Toronto . She serves on the Compensation, Nomination & Corporate Governance, and Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility Committees, and is classified as independent .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finning International, Inc. | EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer | Not disclosed | Global responsibility for HR, talent development, communications |
| Aviva | EVP Human Resources & Corporate Affairs | Not disclosed | Strategy, communications responsibilities |
| Aviva | EVP Strategy & Corporate Development | Not disclosed | Strategy development leadership |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfor Corporation (TSX) | Director | Not disclosed | Current public company board |
Board Governance
- Committees: Compensation; Nomination & Corporate Governance; Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility .
- Attendance: Each CRH Director attended at least 75% of Board and Committee meetings in 2024; 13 Board meetings were held; overall attendance exceeded 95%; all Directors attended the April 25, 2024 AGM .
- Independence: Platt is designated independent in the Director slate .
- Re-election support (AGM May 8, 2025): Votes for Platt 495,415,998; against 6,600,736; abstain 1,554,893; broker non-votes 23,620,767 .
- Nomination & Corporate Governance Committee oversight: All independent; responsibilities include director independence review, succession planning, governance guidelines, and related-person transaction approvals; met four times in 2024 .
Fixed Compensation
| Metric | 2024 Amount (USD ‘000) |
|---|---|
| Fees earned or paid in cash | 178 |
| All other compensation | 1 (professional advice related to Irish tax filing fees) |
| Total | 179 |
Director fee structure applied in 2024 (USD):
| Role/Element | Amount (USD ‘000) |
|---|---|
| Board Chair (including fees paid to non-management Directors) | 752 |
| Basic non-management Director fee | 105 |
| Committee fee | 38 |
| Senior Independent Director (additional) | 30 |
| Compensation Committee Chair (additional) | 36 |
| Audit Committee Chair (additional) | 46 |
| Combined Senior Independent Director and Committee Chair | 46 |
| Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility Committee Chair (additional) | 36 |
| International non-management Directors fee | 17 |
| North American-based non-management Directors fee | 35 |
Notes:
- Non-management Directors received cash only in 2024; they are not entitled to short-term incentive awards or termination compensation and may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses .
Performance Compensation
- No performance-based director compensation disclosed for 2024; directors did not participate in CRH’s annual short-term incentive program .
- Effective 2025, non-management Director compensation adds equity: Board Cash Retainer $140k; Equity Retainer $180k; plus leadership premiums and chair fees. Share ownership guidelines: 5x cash retainer within 5 years, with 75% net share holdings .
- Equity Incentive Plan approved at 2025 AGM; replaces prior discretionary share plans; 15 million ordinary shares reserved; forms include RSU and PSU award agreements, including RSUs for non-management Directors .
2025 non-management Director pay structure (overview):
| Component | Cash (USD ‘000) | Equity (USD ‘000) |
|---|---|---|
| Board Retainer | 140 | 180 |
| Group Chair Premium | 300 | 120 |
| Senior Independent Director | 40 | – |
| Committee Chair (Audit) | 28 | – |
| Committee Chair (Compensation) | 25 | – |
| Committee Chair (Nomination & Corporate Governance) | 20 | – |
| Committee Chair (Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility) | 20 | – |
| Ownership Guidelines | 5x cash retainer in 5 years; 75% net shares | – |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Sector/Listing | Role | Interlocks/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfor Corporation | Forestry/TSX | Director | No CRH-disclosed related-party transactions or compensation committee interlocks in 2024 (committee members, including Platt, had none) |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Human Resources & People Development; Strategy & Communications; Governance; Compensation; Safety & Sustainability .
- Education: BA, University of Western Ontario; MEd, University of Toronto .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Ordinary Shares Beneficially Held | Percent of Class |
|---|---|---|
| Gillian L. Platt | 1,157 | Less than 1% |
Governance Assessment
- Independence and committee breadth: Platt is independent and serves on three key committees (Compensation; Nomination & Corporate Governance; Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility), supporting board effectiveness in pay, governance, and ESG oversight .
- Attendance and engagement: Board-level attendance standards were met (≥75% for each director), overall attendance >95%, and all Directors attended the AGM—supporting director engagement .
- Shareholder support: Strong re-election support at 2025 AGM (For 495.4M vs. Against 6.6M) and advisory say‑on‑pay approval (For 474.8M; Against 27.2M; Abstain 1.5M) indicate investor confidence in governance and compensation oversight .
- Compensation governance and alignment: 2025 shift introduces equity retainer and share ownership guidelines (5x cash retainer in 5 years), improving alignment; Equity Incentive Plan approved with 15M shares reserved, standardizing director RSU grants .
- Conflicts and related-party oversight: No compensation committee interlocks or related-party relationships requiring disclosure among committee members in 2024; Nomination & Corporate Governance Committee explicitly reviews related-person transactions under SEC rules, mitigating conflict risks .
- Shareholder engagement: The Board (including compensation committee members) proactively engaged shareholders representing ~26% of outstanding shares following outreach to 44%, focusing on pay program evolution and target-setting—feedback was supportive .
RED FLAGS
- None disclosed for Platt: No attendance shortfalls, related-party transactions, or committee interlocks flagged in 2024; “All Other Compensation” reflects minor tax-related reimbursements typical for cross-border directors .