Somnigroup International (NYSE: SGI) has appointed Tyson Hagale as President of Leggett & Platt, effective immediately, according to a company statement.

Hagale will report to Karl Glassman, Chief Executive Officer of Leggett & Platt, and will have oversight responsibility for all of Leggett & Platt. He will be based in Carthage, Missouri.

Hagale has spent 25 years at Leggett & Platt, holding roles across mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, and operational leadership. Most recently, he served as President of the Bedding Products segment for five years.

Glassman said in the statement that Hagale "played an instrumental role in executing a major restructuring to improve profitability in the face of industry headwinds" during his time leading the Bedding Products segment.

Scott Thompson, Chairman and CEO of Somnigroup, said the appointment reflects "deep respect for the legacy Leggett & Platt management team" and noted that Hagale "understands the Leggett & Platt business beyond bedding."