CRH has announced the election of Patrick Decker to its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2025. Decker, age 60, brings a background in leading global organizations within the industrial and water technology sectors.
“We are delighted to welcome Patrick to our Board of Directors,” said Richie Boucher, CRH Chairman. “With his extensive experience in leading global organizations and his deep understanding of the industrial and water technology sectors, Patrick brings invaluable insights and expertise to our team. His proven track record of driving innovation and achieving strategic goals will be instrumental as we continue to execute our vision and deliver value to our shareholders.”
Decker is the retired president and CEO of Xylem Inc., where he served from March 2014 through December 2023. Before joining Xylem, he was president and CEO at Harsco Corporation between 2012 and 2014. He also held various leadership roles at Tyco from 2003 until 2012, including serving as president of Tyco Flow Control. Earlier in his career, Decker worked for Bristol-Myers Squibb in financial and operational positions focused on Latin America and Asia, after starting out with Price Waterhouse.
Currently, Decker serves on the board of Johnson Controls International, which operates in over 150 countries providing smart building solutions. He is also a board member at Mass Eye and Ear, a Harvard-affiliated hospital specializing in hearing and vision research.
Decker holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University and is a member of the Global Dean’s Council for Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
