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James Hardie ( (AU:JHX) ) has issued an announcement.
James Hardie Industries announced on May 15, 2026, that it has appointed seasoned building products executive Rob Sindel as an independent non-executive director effective June 1, 2026, with a concurrent role on the Nominating and Governance Committee. Sindel, a former CEO of CSR Limited and current chair of ASX-listed Mirvac Limited and Orora Limited, brings more than three decades of international construction and manufacturing experience, including expertise in finance, strategy, M&A and cultural integration.
The company also disclosed that long-serving non-executive director Persio Lisboa retired from the board effective May 14, 2026, after eight years, having recently played a key role in integrating compensation structures following James Hardie’s Azek acquisition and leading the People and Remuneration Committee for five years. His responsibilities, particularly around compensation oversight, will transition to existing board member Gary Hendrickson, a move that aims to maintain continuity in governance and remuneration strategy as the company digests a major acquisition and reinforces its board with additional sector expertise.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:JHX) stock is a Buy with a A$41.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on James Hardie stock, see the AU:JHX Stock Forecast page.
More about James Hardie
James Hardie Industries plc, listed on the NYSE and ASX under JHX, is an industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, offering fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and composite and PVC decking and railing products. Its portfolio, marketed under brands such as Hardie, TimberTech, AZEK Exteriors, Versatex, fermacell and StruXure, is sold across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand and is positioned around durability, aesthetics and climate resilience.
Incorporated in Ireland and governed by the Irish Companies Act, the company operates from principal executive offices in Dublin while serving a global customer base in residential and commercial building markets. This international footprint underpins its strategy in building products and construction-related materials, aligning it closely with long-term trends in housing, renovation and outdoor living investments.
Average Trading Volume: 1,788,003
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: A$15.97B
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