LEXINGTON, Ky., July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX), the world's largest bedding provider, today announced it has promoted Barry Hytinen to Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Finance. He reports directly to Dale Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

"Barry's contributions to Tempur Sealy have been significant and broad reaching. In particular, his leadership was critical to all aspects of the transformative Sealy acquisition and integration," said Mark Sarvary, President and CEO of Tempur Sealy International. "On behalf of the Board of Directors and our entire Company, I am pleased to congratulate Barry on his well-deserved promotion."

Since joining the Company in 2005, Mr. Hytinen, 39, has held positions of increasing responsibility, most recently as Senior Vice President, Finance and Global Business Development. He has led large portions of the Company's Finance organization and been responsible for numerous strategic initiatives including the Company's U.S. flagship store development and mergers & acquisitions. Previously, he led the Company's Global Financial Planning and Analysis and Investor Relations functions.

Mr. Hytinen earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and holds a B.S. in Finance and Political Science from Syracuse University.

About the Company
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX) is the world's largest bedding provider. Tempur Sealy International develops, manufactures and markets mattresses, foundations, pillows and other products. The Company's brand portfolio includes many of the most highly recognized brands in the industry, including Tempur®, Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy®, Sealy Posturepedic®, Optimum(TM) and Stearns & Foster®. World headquarters for Tempur Sealy International is in Lexington, KY. For more information, visit http://www.tempursealy.com or call 800-805-3635.

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