Myles Lee

Myles Lee
Born Myles Peter Lee
1953
Nationality Irish
Alma mater University College Cork
Occupation Businessman
Years active 1974-present
Salary €2,689,000
Title former CEO, CRH plc
Term 2009–2014
Predecessor Liam O'Mahony
Successor Albert Manifold

Myles Peter Lee (born 1953) is an Irish businessman. He was the chief executive (CEO) of CRH plc, an Irish multinational diversified building materials company, until his retirement on 1 January 2014, when he was succeeded by Albert Manifold.[1][2] CRH is Ireland's largest company; its primary listing is on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Early life

Lee attended Newbridge College, a private secondary school in Co. Kildare.[3] He has a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from University College Cork. Lee joined KPMG, qualifying as a chartered accountant in 1977, later becoming FCA (fellow chartered accountant).[4][5]

Career

He became chief executive of CRH since January 2009, having been finance director from November 2003. He joined CRH in 1982, having previously worked in a professional accountancy practice and in the oil industry.[5]

References

  1. "CRH names Manifold as new chief". FT. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  2. "At a glance-Myles Lee". Forbes. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  3. Keenan, Mark (22 December 2012). "Top marks: The schools that shaped our business brains". Irish Independent. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  4. "Myles Lee: CRH". Business & Finance. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
  5. 1 2 "Myles Lee: Executive Profile". BusinessWeek. Retrieved 16 November 2012.

CRH Board of Directors-Myles Lee

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