James Loudon was elected as an independent Non-Executive Director of JHI NV in July 2002 after serving as a consultant to the Board. He is a member of the Joint and Supervisory Boards and a member of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Experience: Mr Loudon has held management positions in finance and investment banking and senior roles in the transport and construction industries. He was Group Finance Director of Blue Circle Industries Plc, one of the world's largest cement producers, from 1987 to 2001. Prior to this, he was the First Vice-President of Finance for Blue Circle's companies in the USA.
Directorships of listed companies in past three years: Current - Deputy Chairman of Caledonia Investments Plc and a Director since 1995; Former - Non-Executive Director of Lafarge Malayan Cement Bhd (1989-2004).
Other: Governor of the University of Greenwich and of several charitable organisations; resident of the UK.
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