2019 Proxy Statement

TEXTRON 2019 PROXY STATEMENT 7 ‡ Extensive expertise in developing and growing business within the aerospace and defense industry ‡ Deep understanding of working with the Department of Defense, including government defense program management ‡ Signi¿cant experience in international business development in aerospace and defense markets ‡ Audit Committee Financial Expert Experience, Qualifications, Attributes and Skills Mr. Heath, 70, is the retired Executive 9ice President²Aeronautics of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global security and aerospace company. He joined Lockheed in 1975 and became Executive 9ice President & Chief Operating Of¿cer, Aeronautics in 1999 until his appointment in 2002 as Executive 9ice President & General Manager, F 22 Raptor Program. In 2005, he became Executive 9ice President²Aeronautics, a role he held until his retirement in 2012. During his tenure, Mr. Heath led the revitalization of the C 1 0 program, international expansion of the F 16 program, and the development and delivery of the F 22 and F 5 ¿ghter aircraft. Mr. Heath served on the Board of Directors of Hawker Beechcraft from 201 201 , prior to Textron’s acquisition of the Beechcraft business. Ralph D. Heath Director Since 2017 ‡ Deep expertise in national security ‡ Signi¿cant experience in U.S. government procurement and logistics ‡ Demonstrated leadership and management skills ‡ Extensive experience in the cybersecurity ¿eld Experience, Qualifications, Attributes and Skills Ms. James, 60, is the retired 2 rd Secretary of the United States Air Force, a position she held from December 201 to January 2017. Prior to her role as Secretary of the Air Force, Ms. James held various executive positions during a 12 year tenure at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), a provider of services and solutions in the areas of defense, health, energy, infrastructure, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and cybersecurity to agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, foreign governments and other customers, most recently serving as Sector President, Technical and Engineering of the Government Solutions Group. Earlier in her career, Ms. James served as Professional Staff Member for the House Armed Services Committee and as the DoD Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. In August 2017, Ms. James became a director of Unisys Corporation. Deborah Lee James Director Since 2017 ‡ Signi¿cant leadership experience in a variety of ¿elds of importance to Textron ‡ Broad expertise in building powerful brands worldwide, implementing world class processes and talent development ‡ Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing operations, supply chain management, corporate governance, ¿nance, information technology and the development of international business opportunities Experience, Qualifications, Attributes and Skills Mr. Trotter, 7 , is a managing partner of GenNx 60 Capital Partners, a private equity buyout ¿rm focused on industrial business to business companies. Mr. Trotter was 9ice Chairman of General Electric Company, a diversi¿ed technology, media and ¿nancial services company, and President and Chief Executive Of¿cer of GE Industrial, one of GE’s principal businesses, a role he assumed in 2006 and held until his retirement in February 200 . Mr. Trotter previously was Executive 9ice President of Operations of GE and, from 200 to 2006, he served as President and Chief Executive Of¿cer of GE Consumer and Industrial, a role he assumed following the 200 merger of GE’s Consumer Products, Industrial Systems and Supply businesses. He began his GE career in 1970 and held various production, technology and management positions in several GE businesses, before being named a GE Senior 9ice President and President and Chief Executive Of¿cer of Industrial Systems in 199 . Mr. Trotter also served as a director of PepsiCo, Inc. from 200 through 2017 and serves as a director of Meritor, Inc. (since 2015). He also previously served on the supervisory board of Daimler A.G. (from 2009 through 201 ). Lloyd G. Trotter Director Since 200