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Textron EVP Mary Howell to Retire
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) today announced that effective December 31,
2009, Executive Vice President Mary Howell will retire from Textron
after 30 years of service to the company, after which she plans to
remain active in the national defense and foreign policy arena.
Howell joined Textron in 1980 and has been an officer of the corporation
for 24 years. She has served on the Management Committee, comprised of
Textron's top executives responsible for the management of the company,
for the past 15 years.
Over the past three decades, Howell has helped drive strategic change
and growth across Textron and within its individual businesses,
especially in the areas of defense, international expansion, and
strategic marketing.
"Mary's leadership in Textron's defense businesses contributed
significantly to the success of the V-22 and H-1 programs, which are
vital to the United States Marine Corps," said Textron Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer Lewis B. Campbell. "She had an unwavering
commitment to our military customers and played a key role in our
strategic acquisitions to strengthen our defense capabilities. In
addition, Mary has been an effective leader in our pursuit of global
business expansion, most recently in India and China."
"On behalf of the entire Textron organization, we thank Mary for her
many contributions and wish her great success in her future endeavors,"
said Scott C. Donnelly, Textron's President, Chief Operating Officer and
Chief Executive Officer-Elect.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi industry company that leverages its global
network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is
known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter,
Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee
and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.
Investor Contacts:
Textron
Doug Wilburne, 401-457-2288
or
Bill
Pitts, 401-457-2288
or
Media Contact:
Textron
Michael
Maynard, 401-457-2474
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