ELECTION OF DIRECTORS 6 / TEXTRON 2026 PROXY STATEMENT Michael X. Garrett • Experience managing complex operational and strategic issues • Deep understanding of the U.S. military • Broad knowledge of the defense industry and international security issues • Demonstrated leadership and management skills Experience, Qualifications, Attributes and Skills Mr. Garrett, 64, is a retired United States Army four-star general with nearly 40 years of service, most recently serving as Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), the largest command in the U.S. Army, from March 2019 until his retirement in July 2022. As FORSCOM Commander, he led 750,000 combat and support personnel through the COVID-19 pandemic and a shifting global security landscape. His earlier command tours included U.S. Army Central Command for almost four years, during which he was responsible for all Army activity in the Central Command area. Previously, he spent six years leading Army activity in the Middle East, first as Chief of Staff, U.S. Central Command and later as commanding general. Mr. Garrett served as a Director of Nano Dimension Ltd. from October 2023 until December 2024. Director Since 2023 Audit Committee N&CG Committee • Deep expertise in national security • Significant experience in U.S. government procurement and logistics • Demonstrated leadership and management skills • Extensive experience in the cybersecurity field Ms. James, 67, is the retired 23rd Secretary of the United States Air Force, a position she held from December 2013 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. Ms. James has served on the board of directors of Unisys Corporation since 2017, and she served on the Board of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. from June 2022 to July 2023. Director Since 2017 Chair, O&C Committee Deborah Lee James Experience, Qualifications, Attributes and Skills
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