Textron 2020 Proxy Statement

6 TEXTRON 2020 PROXY STATEMENT Experience, Qualifications, Attributes and Skills Ralph D. Heath Director Since 2017 • 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 • Significant experience in international business development in aerospace and defense markets • Audit Committee Financial Expert Mr. Heath, 71, is the retired Executive Vice President—Aeronautics of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global security and aerospace company. He joined Lockheed in 1975 and became Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Aeronautics in 1999 until his appointment in 2002 as Executive Vice President & General Manager, F-22 Raptor Program. In 2005, he became Executive Vice President— Aeronautics, a role he held until his retirement in 2012. During his tenure, Mr. Heath led the revitalization of the C-130 program, international expansion of the F-16 program, and the development and delivery of the F-22 and F-35 fighter aircraft. Mr. Heath served on the Board of Directors of Hawker Beechcraft from 2013-2014, prior to Textron’s acquisition of the Beechcraft business. • 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. Conway, 72, is a retired General in the United States Marine Corps who served as the 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps from 2006 through his retirement in 2010 and concurrently as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Prior to being named Commandant, Mr. Conway served as Director of Operations (J-3) on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Among his previous postings were Commanding General of I Marine Expeditionary Force from 2002 through 2004 (which involved two combat tours in Iraq), Commanding General of the 1st Marine Division, and President of the Marine Corps University. Mr. Conway has been a director of Vislink Technologies, Inc. (formerly, xG Technology, Inc.) since 2015. James T. Conway Director Since 2011 Experience, Qualifications, Attributes and Skills • Significant executive management and financial management experience • Expertise in corporate strategic planning and risk management • Considerable experience with Canadian business opportunities and practices and other international business opportunities • Audit Committee Financial Expert Mr. Gagné, 73, is the retired Chairman of Wajax Corporation, a leading Canadian distributor and support service provider of mobile equipment, industrial components and power systems, a position he had held from 2006 until his retirement in 2018. He previously was President and Chief Executive Officer of Avenor Inc., a publicly-traded Canadian forest products company, serving in that capacity from 1991 until November 1997, when he left the company. In 1998, Mr. Gagné joined Kruger Inc., a Canadian privately held producer of paper and tissue, as a consultant in corporate strategic planning, serving in that capacity until December 2002. He is also a director of Norbord Inc. (formerly, Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd.) since 2011, and he previously served as a director of CAE Inc. from 2006 through 2017. Paul E. Gagné Director Since 1995 Lead Director