By Matteo Castia

CRH PLC said Wednesday that Finance Director Senan Murphy is retiring from his position next year.

The Ireland-based building-materials group said the board is starting a process to find a successor for Mr. Murphy, who will remain at the company until one is found.

Mr. Murphy will continue to serve as an adviser after a new finance director is appointed, the company added.

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