US: Lehigh Hanson has named Jon Morrish as its new President and Chief Executive Officer with effect from 15 October 2015 to replace Daniel Harrington after 20 years with the company.
Harrington had been the president and CEO of Lehigh Hanson since 1 January 2010. Lehigh Hanson said in a press release that Harrington had helped lead the company through the economic downturn in 2008.
"Harrington's many contributions and industry knowledge played a key role in positioning the company for future growth," said Lehigh Hanson's press release.
Morrish will join the company's managing board in February 2016 and was appointed to the top post at Lehigh Hanson after being the President of the South Region. He has been with the company since 2009. Before being President of the South Region, Morrish was the Managing Director of the company's UK cement business.
