Carlisle Companies Elects James D. Frias as New Lead Independent Director

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) today elected James D. Frias as Lead Independent Director succeeding Robin J. Adams, who previously held the position. Mr. Adams will retire as a Director of the Company after serving 15 years on the Board.

Mr. Frias has been a Director of the Company since February 2015. Mr. Frias is former Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President of Nucor Corporation.

Chris Koch, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carlisle said, “For over 10 years, Jim has been an important contributor to Carlisle’s Board of Directors and brings extensive skills and experience in finance, operations and corporate governance of public companies. I look forward to working with Jim as we continue on our Vision 2030 journey. I also thank Robin Adams for his many years of valuable service as a Director and wish him well in retirement.”

About Carlisle Companies Incorporated

Carlisle Companies Incorporated is a leading supplier of innovative building envelope products and solutions for more energy efficient buildings. Through its building products businesses – Carlisle Construction Materials ("CCM") and Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies ("CWT") – and family of leading brands, Carlisle delivers innovative, labor-reducing and environmentally responsible products and solutions to customers through the Carlisle Experience. Carlisle is committed to generating superior shareholder returns and maintaining a balanced capital deployment approach, including investments in our businesses, strategic acquisitions, share repurchases and continued dividend increases. Leveraging its culture of continuous improvement as embodied in the Carlisle Operating System ("COS"), Carlisle has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.