DALLAS, Oct. 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennox (NYSE: LII) announced
today that Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and
Secretary John Torres has elected to
retire effective February 28, 2025, after a distinguished 16
years with the company. Monica
Brown, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, will
succeed Torres as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and
Secretary effective January 1, 2025.
Torres's continued availability through February 2025 will ensure a smooth leadership
transition.
"We're grateful for John's exceptional leadership during his
career with Lennox. Over the years, his guidance and expertise were
instrumental in serving our stakeholders, strengthening our
governance principles, and growing our business," said Alok Maskara, Chief Executive Officer of
Lennox.
During his 16-year tenure, Torres led multiple strategic
acquisitions and divestitures to transition Lennox's portfolio
toward North American growth. His leadership and dedication have
been pivotal in positioning Lennox for long-term success. Maskara
continued, "We extend our sincere thanks for John's lasting
contributions to Lennox and wish him the best in his well-deserved
retirement. This seamless transition is a testament to our
disciplined succession planning and strong bench of talent. We are
fortunate to have Monica stepping into the role, and I look forward
to working with her in her new capacity."
Brown has a proven record of success over 12 years with Lennox,
successfully leading a broad range of legal functions. Before
joining Lennox, she spent almost 13 years practicing complex
commercial litigation at a prestigious law firm. Brown holds a
bachelor's degree from Howard
University and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law.
About Lennox
Lennox (NYSE: LII) is a leader in energy-efficient
climate-control solutions. Dedicated to sustainability and creating
comfortable and healthier environments for our residential and
commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead
the field in innovation with our cooling, heating, indoor air
quality, and refrigeration systems. Additional information on
Lennox is available at www.lennox.com. For media
inquiries, contact PR@lennox.com.
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