27 October 2025

Textron Announces Appointment of Lisa Atherton as its President and CEO and as a Member of the Board

Textron appoints Lisa Atherton as President and CEO effective 4 January 2026, succeeding Scott Donnelly, who becomes Executive Chairman of the Board.

Effective January 4, 2026; Scott Donnelly Appointed Executive Chairman of the Board

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Textron Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Lisa Atherton, president and chief executive officer of Textron’s Bell segment, to succeed Scott C. Donnelly as Textron’s president and CEO, effective January 4, 2026. Ms. Atherton will join the Board upon assuming the CEO role. On January 4, 2026 Mr. Donnelly will become Textron’s Executive Chairman, leading the Board of Directors and providing advice and counsel to the CEO on company matters.

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