AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Allegion (ALLE)

Allegion names Serge Zappone to lead International segment; Eckersley retires Dec. 31

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Allegion plc said its International president, Tim Eckersley, will retire effective December 31, 2026, after a 40-year career. The board appointed Serge Zappone, currently Allegion APAC general manager, as President, International and Senior Vice President effective January 1, 2027, reporting to CEO John H. Stone. The filing describes an orderly handover, with Eckersley leading the segment through 2026.

Key points

  • Tim Eckersley to step down as President, International and retire effective December 31, 2026
  • Serge Zappone appointed to succeed him effective January 1, 2027, reporting to CEO John H. Stone
  • Eckersley will remain in charge of Allegion International through 2026 and work with Zappone on the transition
  • Zappone joined Allegion in 2020 and has more than 30 years of building products industry experience

The filing

CompanyAllegion (ALLE)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECSep 8, 2026, 4:30 PM ET
Accession number0001104659-26-105920

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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