Allegion plc announced the appointment of Tim Eckersley as senior vice president of Allegion International, reporting to David Petratis, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Allegion. Eckersley is currently senior vice president of Allegion's Americas region. The company also announced that Lucia Veiga Moretti, senior vice president of Allegion's EMEA region, will leave the company at the end of March 2021. Through that time, Moretti will work closely with Eckersley to ensure a smooth transition. At a later date, Allegion will name Eckersley's successor as leader of the Americas region. In the interim, Petratis will lead the region in addition to his current role.