PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Nortek, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTK), a global diversified company with leading brands and innovative air management and technology-driven products and solutions for residential and commercial applications, today announced the appointment of Liam Weston as chief human resources officer.

Weston joins Nortek with more than 25 years of human resources experience in a variety of large, global companies. Prior to Nortek, Weston was at Invensys plc where he served in a number of HR leadership positions over nine years, including chief human resources officer. Over the course of his career, Weston has led significant HR and business transformations, coordinating organization and change management activities in more than 50 countries and across multiple businesses.

"Our growth and success in the business is underpinned by the great talent we have in Nortek," said Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Clarke. "Over the past couple of years, we have improved significantly our talent strategies, as well as the internal infrastructure that allows us to attract, retain and engage our talent across our businesses. Liam's global experience, coupled with his expertise in leading complex transformations, will be an important asset as we continue to strengthen our world-class talent and culture."

Weston has worked for a number of diverse organizations in his native U.K. and in the U.S., including a U.K. police service, and prior to Invensys, Wrigley in Chicago, IL. He holds a Master's degree in Human Resource Development from Thames Valley University in the U.K.

About Nortek

Nortek* is a global, diversified company whose many market-leading brands deliver broad capabilities and a wide array of innovative, technology-driven products and solutions for lifestyle improvement at home and at work. The Company's broad array of offerings includes audio-video and security solutions, digital display mounting solutions, ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom fans, heating and cooling products, and air management systems.

*As used herein, the term "Nortek" refers to Nortek, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. This term is used for convenience only and is not intended as a precise description of any of the separate corporations, each of which manages its own affairs.

Contact:

Michael Botelho
Vice President, Strategy and Investor Relations
Nortek, Inc.
401.751.1600
michael.botelho@nortek.com

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