Ingersoll Rand Names New Chief Information Officer

Swords, Ireland, January 9, 2013 - Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Hagood as vice president and chief information officer (CIO), effective January 15. Hagood joins Ingersoll Rand from Goodrich Corporation where he served as vice president and CIO since 2003. 

"Steve's breadth of technology, finance and leadership experience make him a strong fit for Ingersoll Rand, and he will play a key role in helping us achieve our goals," said Michael W. Lamach, chairman and chief executive officer of Ingersoll Rand. "I'm pleased to welcome Steve to the team to develop and execute the company's information technology strategies."

Hagood will report to Lamach as part of his executive leadership team and will be based in Davidson, N.C. 

With 30 years of experience, Hagood has worked in executive roles in the aerospace and defense, manufacturing and service industries. In 1993, he began working for Goodrich Corporation and held increasing levels of responsibilities in a variety of finance and  IT positions. Earlier in his career, he worked for Fisher Controls International and Capitol City Savings in Austin, Texas.

Hagood earned a Bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin, and is a certified public accountant in the State of Texas.

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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.ingersollrand.com. 

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