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Get filing alertsJames Hardie appoints former CSR CEO Rob Sindel to Board; Persio Lisboa resigns
Filed May 15, 2026 · Period ending May 14, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Rob Sindel, former CEO of CSR Limited (2011-2019), appointed as independent Class II director effective June 1, 2026. Brings 35 years of building products and construction materials experience across ANZ, US, UK, and Europe.
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Persio Lisboa resigned from Board effective May 14, 2026. Company explicitly stated resignation was not due to any dispute or disagreement with management or Board.
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Sindel also appointed to Nominating and Governance Committee effective June 1, 2026. Currently chairs two ASX-listed companies: Mirvac Limited and Orara Limited.
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Summary
James Hardie announced a Board transition, replacing departing director Persio Lisboa with Rob Sindel, a veteran building products executive. Sindel's appointment appears strategically aligned with the company's core business—he spent eight years leading CSR Limited, a direct competitor in building materials, and has deep international experience in the sector. For retail investors, this is a routine governance matter with modest positive implications.
Sindel's industry expertise and current board leadership roles suggest he brings relevant oversight capabilities. The company's explicit statement that Lisboa's departure involved no disputes indicates an orderly transition rather than internal conflict. Watch for Sindel's participation in upcoming earnings calls or investor presentations to gauge how his construction materials background might influence strategic direction, particularly in international markets where he has operating experience.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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Mr. Sindel, 61, is the former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CSR Limited from January 2011 until September 2019. The majority of his 35-year career has been spent in the Global Building Products and Construction materials sector, working in ANZ, the US, the UK and Europe.
Rob Sindel has directly relevant industry experience, having led CSR Limited (a building products company) for over eight years and worked across multiple geographies in the construction materials sector. His background aligns closely with James Hardie's core business in building products.
Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
James Hardie disclosed Board of Directors changes via press release furnished under Regulation FD.
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The May 15, 2026 press release announcing the changes to the Company’s Board is being furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
The company announced changes to its Board of Directors through a press release. The 8-K does not specify the nature of the changes (appointments, departures, or other modifications) but references the full details in the attached press release exhibit. This is a Regulation FD disclosure, meaning the information is being publicly released to ensure fair disclosure to all investors simultaneously.
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The information in Item 7.01 of this report (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise be subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.
The company clarifies that this disclosure is being "furnished" rather than "filed," which is standard for Regulation FD disclosures under Item 7.01. This means the information is not subject to the same legal liability standards as formally filed documents and will not automatically be incorporated into other SEC filings unless explicitly referenced.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
James Hardie filed an 8-K attaching a press release dated May 15, 2026; no material business event disclosed in the filing body.
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99.1 Press release dated May 15, 2026
The 8-K attaches a press release dated May 15, 2026 as Exhibit 99.1. The filing body does not disclose the content or subject matter of the press release, so the nature and materiality of any announcement cannot be determined from this 8-K alone.
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