Textron 2021 Proxy Statement

TEXTRON 2021 PROXY STATEMENT 5 Our director nominees offer an effective mix of relevant experience and skills, as illustrated below (by percentage of board members): Director Experience and Skills STRATEGIC PLANNING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MARKETING AND SALES TECHNOLOGY / R&D FINANCE / ACCOUNTING AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE PUBLIC COMPANY BOARD EXPERIENCE SENIOR LEADERSHIP OPERATIONS AND MANUFACTURING 40% 40% 50% 40% 30% 60% 30% Although the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee does not have a formal policy for considering diversity in identifying nominees for director, it seeks a variety of occupational and personal backgrounds on the Board in order to obtain a range of viewpoints and perspectives. During its recent refreshment process, increasing the diversity of the Board, including with respect to gender and racial diversity, was a significant focus in developing the pool from which we identified qualified director candidates. Our Board provides diverse and independent oversight, with director tenure that balances institutional knowledge with fresh perspectives, as illustrated below: 100% 90% Diverse male White female White male 1 2 3 4 1 3 6 Gender/Racial/Ethnic Diversity Balanced Tenure Under 5 years 6-10 years 11-15 years Over 15 years 1 9 Number of Independent Directors Independent Non-Independent