Armstrong World Industries Names Monica Maheshwari Senior Vice President of Human Resources

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Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) announced the appointment of Monica Maheshwari as senior vice president of Human Resources, effective March 1, 2023. The company's CEO, Vic Grizzle, expressed confidence in Maheshwari’s ability to enhance organizational efficiency and foster a diverse culture. Maheshwari brings over 20 years of HR experience, previously serving as vice president at DuPont’s electronics and industrials segment, which generated $6.5 billion annually. Armstrong reported $1.1 billion in revenue in 2021 and has nearly 3,000 employees, with a network of 16 manufacturing facilities.

LANCASTER, Pa., Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI), a leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of ceiling and wall solutions, today announced that Monica Maheshwari has been named senior vice president, Human Resources and a member of the senior leadership team, effective March 1, 2023.

“We are delighted to welcome Monica to Armstrong. With broad and relevant experience across multiple industries and geographies, she brings new insights and a deep understanding of the power of relationships and values in driving business success,” said Vic Grizzle, president and chief executive officer. “Our people and our culture have long been our most important assets, and I am confident under Monica’s leadership, we will continue to grow and develop our people, increase our organizational efficiency and make progress toward building a more diverse and inclusive organization.”

Maheshwari is a seasoned human resources executive with over 20 years of global human resource experience across multiple industries. She joins Armstrong from DuPont where, since 2015, she served as vice president, Human Resources for the company’s electronics and industrials business, a segment generating $6.5 billion in sales annually with a workforce of 11,000 people. Prior to that, she was vice president, HR for PeroxyChem (an FMC divestiture) and director of HR for FMC Chemicals. Earlier in her career, she held positions of increasing responsibility at Pfizer, Inc, PepsiCo, Inc., and Scott Paper Company. Maheshwari graduated from St. Catherine University with a Bachelor of Science in International Business and Economics and earned a Masters from the University of Minnesota in Industrial Relations.

About Armstrong World Industries
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative ceiling and wall solutions in the Americas. With $1.1 billion in revenue in 2021, AWI has nearly 3,000 employees and a manufacturing network of 16 facilities, plus seven facilities dedicated to its WAVE joint venture. 

Contacts
Investors:	Theresa Womble, tlwomble@armstrongceilings.com or (717) 396-6354
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FAQ

Who is the new senior vice president of Human Resources at Armstrong World Industries?

Monica Maheshwari has been appointed as the new senior vice president of Human Resources at Armstrong World Industries.

When does Monica Maheshwari start her role at Armstrong World Industries?

Monica Maheshwari will start her role as senior vice president of Human Resources on March 1, 2023.

What is Monica Maheshwari's previous work experience?

Before joining Armstrong, Monica Maheshwari served as vice president of Human Resources at DuPont and has over 20 years of HR experience across various industries.

What are the financial highlights of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries reported $1.1 billion in revenue in 2021 and employs nearly 3,000 people across 16 manufacturing facilities.