CARTHAGE, Mo., March 10,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leggett & Platt
announced the election of Angela
Barbee to its Board of Directors effective
immediately.
Ms. Barbee, 56, served as Senior Vice President –
Technology and Global R&D of Weber, Inc., a manufacturer of
outdoor grills and accessories, from 2021 until January 2022. Prior to Weber, Ms. Barbee served
in senior technology and product development positions at Kohler
Company from 2018 to 2021. She served as Director – Global Creative
Design Operations of General Motors, from 2013 to 2017, and in
various other capacities since 1994.
Ms. Barbee holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical
Engineering from Wayne State University
and a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. She also completed the Executive
Education Program in the Ross Business School at the University of Michigan.
"Angela brings a wide-ranging knowledge of manufacturing,
engineering and innovation, management, and operations in the
consumer products and automotive industries. She also has extensive
international experience in leading engineering, development, and
innovation efforts," said Karl
Glassman, Executive Chairman. "We are very pleased to have
her join our Board."
Ms. Barbee was identified through a national search that
was conducted by Diversified Search. To learn more about other
members of Leggett's Board of Directors, visit
www.leggett.com under the Corporate Governance
and Directors tabs.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit Leggett's website at
www.leggett.com.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) is a
diversified manufacturer that designs and produces a broad variety
of engineered components and products that can be found in most
homes and automobiles. The 139-year-old Company is comprised of 15
business units, approximately 20,000 employees, and 130
manufacturing facilities located in 17 countries.
Leggett & Platt is the leading U.S.-based manufacturer of:
a) bedding components; b) automotive seat support and lumbar
systems; c) specialty bedding foams and private label finished
mattresses; d) components for home furniture and work furniture; e)
flooring underlayment; f) adjustable beds; and g) bedding industry
machinery.
CONTACT: Investor Relations, (417)
358-8131 or invest@leggett.com
Susan R. McCoy, Senior Vice
President of Investor Relations
Cassie J.
Branscum, Senior Director of Investor Relations
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