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Textron Announces Appointment of Lisa Atherton as its President and CEO and as a Member of the Board, Effective January 4, 2026; Scott Donnelly Appointed Executive Chairman of the Board
PROVIDENCE, R.I., October 22, 2025--Lisa Atherton appointed Textron President and CEO and member of the Board effective January 4, 2026; Scott Donnelly appointed Executive Chairman.
About this update from Textron Inc.
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