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Stanley Black & Decker Announces Board Leadership Changes and Appoints Shane M. O'Kelly as Director
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), a global leader in tools and outdoor solutions, today announced updates to its Board of Directors, underscoring the Company's ongoing commitment to best-in-class governance and forward-thinking leadership to drive operational excellence across the organization.
About this update from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
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