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.
Myles Lee | |
|---|---|
| Born | Myles Peter Lee 1953 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | University College Cork |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1974-present |
| Title | former CEO, CRH plc |
| Term | 2009–2014 |
| Predecessor | Liam O'Mahony |
| Successor | Albert Manifold |
Early life edit
Lee attended Newbridge College, a private secondary school in County 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 edit
He became chief executive of CRH in 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 edit
- ^ "CRH names Manifold as new chief". FT. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ "At a glance-Myles Lee". Forbes. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- ^ Keenan, Mark (22 December 2012). "Top marks: The schools that shaped our business brains". Irish Independent. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
- ^ "Myles Lee: CRH". Business & Finance. Archived from the original on 3 March 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Myles Lee: Executive Profile". BusinessWeek. Archived from the original on 19 January 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2012.