Armstrong World Industries, Inc. announced that Gregory P. Spivy, a Partner at ValueAct Capital, became a member of the Armstrong Board of Directors. The size of the Armstrong Board of Directors was increased from eleven to twelve prior to Mr. Spivy's appointment.

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Gregory P. Spivy joined Armstrong World Industries Board of Directors

Jan 08, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. announced that Gregory P. Spivy, a Partner at ValueAct Capital, became a member of the Armstrong Board of Directors. The size of the Armstrong Board of Directors was increased from eleven to twelve prior to Mr. Spivy's appointment, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Mr. Spivy has been a Partner of ValueAct Capital for ten years. He currently serves as the chairman and a director of Seitel, Inc. He is the former chairman of MSD Performance, Inc. and a former director of KAR Auction Services, Inc., MDS, Inc., MSC Software Corp. and PRA International.

"We've had the opportunity to get to know Greg over the past few months, and we look forward to working with him more closely as a member of the Board," said James O'Connor, chairman of the Armstrong Board of Directors. "We believe that Greg will bring valuable insight given his background and financial expertise.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of floors and ceiling systems.