Brian Shepherd Joins METTLER TOLEDO Board of Directors

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Mettler-Toledo has announced the appointment of Brian Shepherd to its Board of Directors. Shepherd brings extensive experience in the industrial automation sector, having served in senior roles at Rockwell Automation, Hexagon, and PTC Inc. In his most recent role, he was the Senior Vice President, Software and Control, at Rockwell Automation until June 2024. Roland Diggelmann, Chair of the Board, highlights Shepherd's expertise in data analytics, business value creation, and Smart Factory solutions as valuable assets for Mettler-Toledo's growth. Mettler-Toledo is a global leader in precision instruments with strong market positions across various industries.

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• Brian Shepherd's appointment to the Board brings extensive leadership experience and expertise in industrial automation.
• Shepherd's background in data analytics and Smart Factory solutions is expected to drive business value for Mettler-Toledo.

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• No immediate negative business aspects are reported in the press release.

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD) announced today that Brian Shepherd has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Shepherd most recently served as the Senior Vice President, Software and Control, of Rockwell Automation, Inc. from February 2021 through June 2024. Prior to this role, he was Division President, Production Software and Smart Factory, for Hexagon from 2017 to 2020. Mr. Shepherd previously held a variety of senior leadership roles at PTC Inc. over the course of his twenty-year tenure with the company, including as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Segments, and Executive Vice President, Product Development.

Roland Diggelmann, Chair of the Board, stated, “Brian brings many years of broad leadership experience as an executive serving the industrial automation industry, a very important growth domain for METTLER TOLEDO. His experience using data and analytics to drive business value and his expertise in defining and executing strategies to advance Smart Factory and SaaS solutions will provide valuable perspectives to our business. We welcome Brian and look forward to his contributions to our Board.”

METTLER TOLEDO (NYSE: MTD) is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. We have strong leadership positions in all of our businesses and believe we hold global number-one market positions in most of them. We are recognized as an innovation leader and our solutions are critical in key R&D, quality control and manufacturing processes for customers in a wide range of industries including life sciences, food, and chemicals. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. With proven growth strategies and a focus on execution, we have achieved a long-term track record of strong financial performance. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

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Adam Uhlman

Head of Investor Relations

METTLER TOLEDO

Direct: 614-438-4794

adam.uhlman@mt.com

Source: Mettler-Toledo International Inc.

FAQ

Who is the new member of Mettler-Toledo's Board of Directors?

Brian Shepherd has been appointed to Mettler-Toledo's Board of Directors.

What is Brian Shepherd's background before joining Mettler-Toledo?

Brian Shepherd served as Senior Vice President, Software and Control, at Rockwell Automation and held various senior roles at Hexagon and PTC Inc.

When was Brian Shepherd appointed to Mettler-Toledo's Board of Directors?

Brian Shepherd was appointed to Mettler-Toledo's Board of Directors as announced on June 26, 2024.

What expertise does Brian Shepherd bring to Mettler-Toledo?

Brian Shepherd brings expertise in data analytics, business value creation, and Smart Factory and SaaS solutions.

How might Brian Shepherd's appointment impact Mettler-Toledo's business?

Shepherd's extensive experience in industrial automation and data analytics is expected to provide valuable perspectives and drive growth for Mettler-Toledo.