Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global security products and solutions provider, has appointed Nicole Parent Haughey, chief operating officer for Mimeo.com, to the company's board of directors.

“Nicole is an important addition to Allegion’s board, bringing extensive experience in finance and manufacturing,” said David D. Petratis, president, chairman and CEO of Allegion. “We look forward to the insights she will share with the company, particularly regarding the industrial landscape and M&A as Allegion continues to grow its portfolio and expand its geographic reach.”

Parent Haughey’s appointment expands the board to seven directors, six of whom are independent. She will be a member of Allegion’s Audit and Finance Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

A graduate of Harvard College with a degree in economics, Parent Haughey recently concluded her service as the vice chair of Harvard’s Board of Overseers and was the first female and youngest president of the Harvard Club of New York. She co-founded Vertical Research Partners and is a former vice president of corporate strategy and business development for United Technologies Corporation. Parent Haughey has held a number of institutional research roles at Credit Suisse, Bank of America Securities and the New York Stock Exchange, among other firms.

About Allegion™

Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) is a global pioneer in safety and security, with leading brands like CISA®, Interflex®, LCN®, Schlage®, SimonsVoss® and Von Duprin®. Focusing on security around the door and adjacent areas, Allegion produces a range of solutions for homes, businesses, schools and other institutions. Allegion is a $2.2 billion company, with products sold in almost 130 countries.

For more, visit www.allegion.com.

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