Kaman Names Kristen M. Samson Chief Marketing Officer

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Kaman Corp. (NYSE:KAMN) announced the appointment of Kristen M. Samson as Chief Marketing Officer, effective January 18, 2021. She joins Kaman from Textron, where she held various senior marketing roles. The company’s CEO, Ian K. Walsh, expressed confidence in her extensive marketing experience, emphasizing that her leadership will enhance the company’s marketing capabilities and overall effectiveness. With over 20 years in marketing and communications, including a decade in telecommunications, Samson's expertise is expected to benefit Kaman across its organizational structure.

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• Appointment of Kristen M. Samson as CMO is expected to enhance marketing effectiveness.
• Kristen brings over 20 years of marketing and communication experience.

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Kaman Corp. (NYSE:KAMN) today announced that Kristen M. Samson, has been named the Company’s Chief Marketing Officer, effective January 18, 2021. Mrs. Samson joins Kaman from Textron Inc. where she served as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Textron Systems. Also, while at Textron, she served as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for TRU Simulation + Training and as the Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at Lycoming Engines.

“I am happy to welcome Kristen to the team. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in consumer and business to business marketing, communications, branding and product management. Her experience in driving innovative and targeted initiatives will enhance our capabilities and increase the effectiveness of our efforts, providing benefits across our organization,” said Ian K. Walsh, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Kristen brings more than two decades of Marketing and Communication experience to Kaman. Prior to Textron she spent ten years in the telecommunications industry.

About Kaman Corporation

Kaman Corporation, founded in 1945 by aviation pioneer Charles H. Kaman, and headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, conducts business in the aerospace & defense, industrial and medical markets. Kaman produces and markets proprietary aircraft bearings and components; super precision, miniature ball bearings; proprietary spring energized seals, springs and contacts; complex metallic and composite aerostructures for commercial, military and general aviation fixed and rotary wing aircraft; safe and arming solutions for missile and bomb systems for the U.S. and allied militaries; subcontract helicopter work; restoration, modification and support of our SH-2G Super Seasprite maritime helicopters; manufacture and support of our K-MAX® manned and unmanned medium-to-heavy lift helicopters. More information is available at www.kaman.com

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FAQ

Who is the new Chief Marketing Officer of Kaman Corp.?

Kristen M. Samson has been appointed as the Chief Marketing Officer of Kaman Corp., effective January 18, 2021.

What previous experience does Kristen M. Samson have?

Kristen M. Samson previously served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Textron Systems and held other senior marketing roles at Textron.

When did Kristen M. Samson officially start her role at Kaman Corp.?

Kristen M. Samson officially started her role as Chief Marketing Officer on January 18, 2021.

What does Kaman Corp. specialize in?

Kaman Corp. operates in aerospace & defense, industrial, and medical markets, manufacturing components and systems for various applications.