NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
The members of James Hardie's Board of Directors have widespread experience, spanning general management, finance, law and accounting. Each Director also brings valuable international experience that assists with James Hardie's growth.
Brian Anderson BS, MBA, CPA
Age 59
Brian Anderson was appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director of James Hardie on 14 December 2006. He is a member of the Board, Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee. Mr Anderson was also a member of the Re-domicile Due Diligence Committee.
Experience: Mr Anderson has extensive financial and business experience at both executive and board levels. He has held a variety of senior positions, with thirteen years at Baxter International, Inc, including seven years as Corporate Vice President of Finance, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (1997-2004) and, more recently, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of OfficeMax, Inc (2004-2005). Earlier in his career, Mr Anderson was an Audit Partner of Deloitte & Touche LLP (1986-1991) and he is accredited as a Certified Public Accountant (1976).
Directorships of listed companies in the past three or more years: Current - Chairman of A.M. Castle & Co. (since April 2010); Director of Pulte Homes Corporation (since September 2005); Director (since 1999) and Chair of the Audit Committee (since 2003) for W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Other: Director of The Nemours Foundation (since January 2006); resident of the United States.
Last elected: August 2009
David Dilger CBE, BA, FCA
David Dilger was appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director of James Hardie effective 2 September 2009. He is a member of the Board and the Audit Committee.
Experience: Mr Dilger has had substantial experience of multinational manufacturing operations, a strong finance foundation and leadership qualities, including 16 years as a chief executive of listed companies. He has a proven ability to transform and drive large businesses by setting a clear strategy and building strong management teams.
Directorships of listed companies in the past three or more years: non-executive director of The Bank of Ireland plc (2003 and 2009) serving as Senior Independent Director and as Chairman of the Bank’s Remuneration Committee.
Other: Chairman of Dublin Airport Authority plc (since May 2009); Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland; previous member of the Board and National Executive Council of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC); and former Board member of Enterprise Ireland, the government agency responsible for the development and promotion of the indigenous business sector; resident of the Republic of Ireland.
Last elected: August 2010
Michael Hammes BS, MBA
Age 68
Michael Hammes was appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director of James Hardie at the Extraordinary General Meeting held in Amsterdam in February 2007. He was appointed Chairman of the Board in January 2008, and is a member of the Audit Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee. Mr Hammes was also a member of the Re-domicile Due Diligence Committee.
Experience: Mr Hammes has extensive commercial experience at the senior executive level. He has held a number of executive positions in the medical products, hardware and home improvement, and automobile sectors, including CEO and Chairman of Sunrise Medical, Inc (2000-2007), Chairman and CEO of Guide Corporation (1998-2000), Chairman and CEO of Coleman Company, Inc (1993-1997), Vice Chairman of Black & Decker Corporation (1992-1993) and various senior executive roles with Chrysler Corporation (1986-1990) and Ford Motor Company (1979-1986).
Directorships of listed companies in the past three or more years: Current - Director of Navistar International Corporation (since 1996), Chairman of the Navistar Nominating and Governance Committee, Chairman of the Navistar Finance Committee, and a member of the Navistar Executive Compensation Committee.
Other: Previous Member of the Board of Directors of Johns Manville Corporation; Member of the Board of Visitors, Georgetown University’s School of Business; resident of the United States.
Last elected: August 2009
David Harrison BA, MBA, CMA
Age 62
David Harrison was appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director of James Hardie effective 19 May 2008. He is a member of the Board, Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit Committee.
Experience: Mr Harrison is an experienced company director and has a distinguished finance background, having served with special expertise in corporate finance roles, international operations and information technology during 22 years with Borg-Warner/General Electric Co.
He is Managing Partner of the US financial investor, HCI Inc. and previously spent seven years at Pentair, Inc., as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. His experience also includes roles as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Scotts, Inc. and Coltec Industries, Inc. and numerous accounting and financial roles held during 22 years at Borg-Warner/GE, culminating in his appointment as Vice President Finance Europe/Canada and Director, Finance North America.
Directorships of listed companies in the past three or more years: Current - Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee for National Oilwell Varco (since 2003); Director and member of the Audit & Finance Committee for Navistar International (since 2007).
Other: Member of Ohio University MBA Advisory Board (since 2003) and of the Iredell County / Twin Cities / Charlotte Salvation Army Advisory Board (since 1995); resident of the United States.
Last elected: August 2010
Donald McGauchie AO
Age 60
Donald McGauchie joined James Hardie as an independent Non-Executive Director in August 2003 and was appointed Acting Deputy Chairman in February 2007, and Deputy Chairman in April 2007. He is a member of the Board, Chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee.
Experience: Mr McGauchie has wide commercial experience within the food processing, commodity trading, finance and telecommunication sectors. He also has extensive public policy experience, having previously held several high-level advisory positions to the Australian Government.
Directorships of listed companies in the past three or more years: Current - Director of Nufarm Limited (since 2003); Director of GrainCorp Limited (since 2009); Director and Chairman-elect of Australian Agricultural Company Limited (since May 2010). Former - Chairman of Telstra Corporation Limited (2004-2009); Chairman of Woolstock Australia Limited (1999-2002); Deputy Chairman of Ridley Corporation Limited (1998-2004); Director of National Foods Limited (2000 - 2005); Director of GrainCorp Limited (1999-2002).
Other: Director of The Reserve Bank of Australia; Chairman Australian Wool Testing Authority (since 2005) and Director since 1999; President of the National Farmers Federation (1994-1998); Chairman of Rural Finance Corporation (2003-2004); awarded the Centenary Medal for service to Australian society through agriculture and business in 2003; resident of Australia.
Last elected: August 2010
James Osborne BA Hons, LLB
Age 61
James Osborne was appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director of James Hardie in March 2009. He is a member of the Board and the Nominating and Governance Committee. Mr Osborne was also a member of the Re-domicile Due Diligence Committee.
Experience: Mr Osborne is an experienced company director with a strong legal background and a considerable knowledge of international business operating in North America and Europe. His career includes 35 years with the leading Irish law firm, A&L Goodbody, in roles which included opening the firm’s New York office in 1979, and serving as the firm’s managing partner for 12 years. He has served as a consultant to the firm since 1994. Mr Osborne also contributed to the listing of Ryanair in London, New York and Dublin and continues to serve on its board.
Directorships of listed companies in the past three or more years: Current – Director and Chairman of Remuneration Committee, Ryanair Holdings plc (since 1996); Former – Chairman, Newcourt Group plc (2004-2009), Director Bank of Ireland (1986-1991), Golden Vale plc (1993-1998), Carrolls Holdings plc (1986-2005) and Adare plc (1994-1998).
Other: Director of numerous private companies, including Centric Health (since 2006); V-Ships plc (since August 2010); resident of the Republic of Ireland.
Last elected: August 2009
Rudy van der Meer M.Ch.Eng
Age 65
Rudy van der Meer was appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director of James Hardie at the Extraordinary General Meeting held in Amsterdam in February 2007. He is a member of the Board and the Nominating and Governance Committee.
Experience: Mr van der Meer is an experienced executive, with considerable knowledge of global businesses and the building and construction sector. During his 32 year association with Akzo Nobel N.V., he held a number of senior positions including CEO - Coatings (2000-2005), CEO - Chemicals (1993-2000), member of the five member Executive Board (1993-2005), Division President - Akzo Salt & Base Chemicals (1991-1993) and member of the Executive Board - Akzo Salt & Base Chemicals (1989-1991).
Directorships of listed companies in the past three or more years: Current - Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Imtech N.V. (since 2005); Director LyondellBasell Industries NV (since August 2010); Former: Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Norit International B.V. (2005-2007); Member of the Supervisory Board of Hagemeyer N.V. (2006-2008).
Other: Member of the Supervisory Board of ING Bank Nederland N.V. and ING Verzekeringen (Insurance) Nederland N.V. (since 2004); Chairman of the Board of Energie Beheer Nederland B.V. (since 2006). Previous appointments include Chairman of VNCI (Association of the Dutch Chemical Industry) (1994-2000); Member of the Supervisory Board of Gelderse Papier N.V. (1994-2000); Member of the Board of CEFIC (European Chemical Industry Council) (1998-2002); Member of the Board and Executive Committee of the American Chemistry Council (1996-2002); Member of the Board of the European Council Paint, Printing Ink and Artists’ Colours Industry (2004-2005); Chairman of the Board of Foundation “Toekomstbeeld der Techniek” (1999-2005); Member of the ING Group N.V. Advisory Council (1997-2005). Mr van der Meer is a resident of The Netherlands.
Last elected: August 2009
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Louis Gries BSc, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Age 57
Mr Gries joined James Hardie as Manager of the Fontana fibre cement plant in California in February 1991 and was appointed President of James Hardie Building Products (USA) in December 1993. He became Executive Vice President Operations in January 2003, with responsibility for operations, sales and marketing in our pipes and fibre cement businesses in the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe. Mr Gries was appointed Interim CEO in October 2004, and made CEO in February 2005. He was elected to the company's Managing Board by CUFS holders at the 2005 AGM and continued as Chairman of the Managing Board until it was disbanded in June 2010.
Before he joined James Hardie, Mr Gries worked for 13 years for USG Corp, in a variety of roles in Research, Plant Quality and Production, Product and Plant Management.
He has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Illinois and an MBA from California State University, Long Beach, USA.
Last elected: August 2005
