CARTHAGE, Mo., June 22,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diversified manufacturer Leggett
& Platt announced that its Board of Directors appointed
Benjamin M. Burns as Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 21, 2023. Ben replaces Jeffrey L. Tate, who departed from his position
effective the same day.
President and CEO Mitch Dolloff
commented, "I am pleased to announce that Ben Burns will serve as CFO. He is a 20-year
veteran of Leggett & Platt who brings tremendous business,
financial, accounting and auditing capabilities, and has proven
himself an outstanding leader. We have worked closely together, and
I have absolute confidence in his ability to successfully lead our
finance organization and maintain our strong financial
foundation.
I would like to thank Jeff for his service to the Company. He
has provided valuable insight with a sharp emphasis on financial
stability during uncertain macroeconomic conditions and challenging
markets over the past few years."
Ben joined Leggett in 2003 in the Internal Audit department and
was appointed Vice President – Internal Audit in 2012, Vice
President and Treasurer in 2017, Vice President – Business Support
Services in 2019, Senior Vice President in 2022, and Executive Vice
President in 2023. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a
Certified Fraud Examiner, with a
bachelor's degree in accounting and an MBA from Pittsburg State University.
Chairman Karl Glassman commented,
"On behalf of Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors, I would
like to express our full support for Ben and our confidence in him
as CFO. As our former head of Internal Audit and Treasurer, Ben has
extensive knowledge of our financial policies, internal controls,
and capital structure. I would also like to thank Jeff for his
contributions and commitment to the Company and its success, and we
wish him and his family all the best."
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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 many
homes and automobiles. The 140-year-old Company is comprised of 15
business units, approximately 20,000 employees, and 135
manufacturing facilities located in 18 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
Kolina A. Talbert, Manager of
Investor Relations
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