James Hardie Industries plc announced the appointment of Dr. Joe Liu as Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Liu joined James Hardie after an impressive 26-year career with 3M Company, where he held a variety of Research & Development (R&D), Commercial and International Management roles of increasing responsibility over the course of his career. Early assignments in technical roles across multiple 3M product lines led to progression to Vice President R&D of 3M International Operations, Vice President & Managing Director of 3M Southeast Asia Region, to his most recent role of Senior Vice President, R&D and Commercialization of 3M Global Consumer Business Group.

Joe will utilize his vast and deep experiences across R&D, Commercial and General Management to help drive the commercialization of innovative new products that will help change the way the world builds.