Lennox International Appoints Chief Human Resources Officer

DALLAS, May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lennox International has appointed Daniel M. Sessa chief human resources officer, effective June 18, 2007. Sessa was previously vice president, human resources, Americas for Otis Elevator Company, a division of United Technologies Corporation.

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"We have a solid and dedicated work force, with the potential to develop individual knowledge and skills to make LII stronger and more competitive," said Todd Bluedorn, LII chief executive officer. "As our chief human resources officer, Dan will work closely with me and the entire organization to drive a renewed focus on recruitment, performance management, and training & development initiatives, helping us to further enhance the flexibility, responsiveness, and competitiveness of our workforce around the world."

Prior to serving as vice president, human resources for Otis, Sessa served as director, employee benefits and human resources systems for United Technologies Corporation. He also previously served as director, human resources for Pratt & Whitney. Sessa earned a J.D. from the Hofstra University School of Law, where he was managing editor of the Hofstra Law Review, and also earned a B.A. in Law & Society from the State University of New York at Binghamton.

Operating in over 100 countries, Lennox International Inc. is a global leader in the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration markets. Lennox International stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "LII". Additional information is available at: http://www.lennoxinternational.com/ or by contacting Karen O'Shea, vice president, communications and public relations, at 972-497-5172.

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. For information concerning these risks and uncertainties, see Lennox International's publicly available filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lennox International disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.