Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR) is pleased to announce that Ray Lewis will
serve as senior vice president of human resources and communications for
Allegion plc, the new $2 billion standalone global security company to
be created upon its separation from Ingersoll Rand later this year.
In this role, Lewis will lead the strategy for all human resources,
communications, brand management and company reputation management
matters for Allegion. He will also serve as an officer of the company.
“Ray is a seasoned executive with a strong background in global
manufacturing and 20 years of knowledge and experience in the many
diverse roles of human resources and communications,” said Marcia
Avedon, senior vice president of Human Resources and Communications. “He
has brought personal dedication, leadership and strong talent
stewardship to his roles at Ingersoll Rand, and I am confident he will
be an important asset in building Allegion’s culture, talent and
corporate reputation.”
Lewis joined Ingersoll Rand in 2006 as vice president, utility equipment
and attachments business units. He played a key role in the divestiture
of Bobcat and the other construction businesses to Doosan Infra-core
International (DII) in 2007. At DII, he served as vice president of
human resources, accountable for the function and its global HR
transformation.
He returned to Ingersoll Rand in 2008 as vice president, human resources
for global operations and product management for the company’s
Industrial Technologies Sector (ITS). For the last three years, Lewis
has served as the ITS human resources and communications vice president.
In this role, he has been instrumental in developing and delivering the
human capital strategy and building the leadership and organizational
capability to drive business success in the sector.
In addition to Ingersoll Rand and DII, his career includes 10 years in
various human resources leadership roles at GE, and 13 years in the U.S.
Army, where he was a commissioned officer and helicopter test pilot.
Lewis holds a master’s degree in global human resources leadership from
Rutgers University and a bachelor of science degree in engineering and
leadership/organizational development from the United States Military
Academy. He will be based in Carmel, Ind.
About Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) advances the quality of life by creating and
sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments. Our people and
our family of brands—including Club Car®, Ingersoll Rand®, Schlage®,
Thermo King® and Trane® —work together to enhance the quality and
comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and protect food and
perishables; secure homes and commercial properties; and increase
industrial productivity and efficiency. We are a $14 billion global
business committed to a world of sustainable progress and enduring
results. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com.
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