Building and construction materials company, Boral Limited, has appointed Mike Kane as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective 1 October 2012.

 

Mike Kane will replace Ross Batstone who became Boral’s Chief Executive Officer in May 2012 when Mark Selway stood down from the role.

 

Mr Kane joined Boral in February 2010 in the role of President Boral USA. Mr Kane holds Arts and Law degrees as well as a Masters in Science and has extensive experience in the building and construction industry including 24 years in senior executive roles with US Gypsum, Pioneer / Hanson Building Materials, Johns-Manville Corp and Holcim.

 

Mr Kane joined Boral from Calstar Products where he was the Chief Executive Officer. During his 25 years with US Gypsum, Mr Kane spent five years managing the Asia Pacific and International business.