James Hardie Appoints Terex CFO Jennifer Kong-Picarello to Board of Directors

James Hardie Industries has appointed Jennifer Kong-Picarello as an independent, Class III director to its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2026. Ms. Kong-Picarello brings over 25 years of financial leadership experience in global manufacturing and industrial technology sectors.

Key Details

• Appointee: Jennifer Kong-Picarello, currently the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Terex Corporation.
• Effective Date: The appointment was effective October 1, 2026. Ms. Kong-Picarello is also expected to be appointed to the company's Audit Committee in November 2026.
• Background: Her prior experience includes senior financial leadership roles at Schneider Electric, Honeywell International, and Tyco International, with a foundation in public accounting at Deloitte.