Our director nominees offer an effective mix of relevant experience and skills, as illustrate below (by percentage of board members): Director Experience and Skills 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: Independence of Directors Diversity of Directors Average Tenure of Directors TEXTRON 2024 PROXY STATEMENT 3
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