Our director nominees offer an effective mix of relevant experience and skills, as illustrated below (by percentage of board members): Director Experience and Skills AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE 44% CLIMATE CHANGE/SUSTAINABILITY 22% INFORMATION SECURITY 22% FINANCE / ACCOUNTING 67% HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 44% INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 33% OPERATIONS AND MANUFACTURING 67% PUBLIC COMPANY BOARD EXPERIENCE 78% SENIOR LEADERSHIP 100% STRATEGIC PLANNING 100% TECHNOLOGY / R&D 44% 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. Increasing the diversity of the Board, including with respect to gender and racial/ethnic diversity, is a significant focus in developing the pool from which we identify qualified director candidates, and the Committee has advised its third-party search firm that it prioritizes enhancing the Board’s diversity. The Board assesses its effectiveness in this regard as part of its refreshment process. Our Board nominees provide diverse and independent oversight, with director tenure that balances institutional knowledge with fresh perspectives, as illustrated below: Number of Independent Directors Balanced Tenure Gender/Racial/Ethnic Diversity TEXTRON 2023 PROXY STATEMENT 5
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