William Burns Appointed to Oshkosh Corporation Board of Directors

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Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK) has appointed William (Bill) Burns, CEO of Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA), to its Board of Directors effective July 23, 2024. Burns, 57, brings over 30 years of technology sector experience to Oshkosh's now 11-member board. His background includes leadership roles at Zebra Technologies, Embrane, and Spirent Communications.

Stephen D. Newlin, Oshkosh's board chairman, praised Burns as a growth-minded leader who will contribute valuable technology and innovation perspectives aligned with the company's strategic priorities. Burns holds an MBA from Temple University and serves as a director for Zebra Technologies.

Oshkosh , an industrial technology company with approximately 17,000 employees worldwide, produces mission-critical equipment for various sectors under brands including JLG, Pierce, and Oshkosh Defense.

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• Appointment of a seasoned technology executive to the board
• Potential for enhanced innovation and technology perspectives in decision-making
• Alignment with company's strategic priorities of Innovate, Serve, Advance

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OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, announced today that William (Bill) Burns, chief executive officer of Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Oshkosh effective July 23, 2024. With the appointment of Burns, Oshkosh Corporation has 11 board members.

Oshkosh Corporation announced today that William (Bill) Burns, chief executive officer of Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Oshkosh effective July 23, 2024. With the appointment of Burns, Oshkosh Corporation has 11 board members. Burns, 57, has more than 30 years of experience in the technology sector. (Photo: Business Wire)

Burns, 57, has more than 30 years of experience in the technology sector. He joined Zebra Technologies, a global provider of enterprise asset intelligence solutions that connect people, assets and data through digitization and automation, in 2015. Prior to being named chief executive officer in 2023, he served as chief product and solutions officer and, before that, senior vice president of enterprise visibility and mobility, the company’s largest business unit. Burns was also chief executive officer of Embrane, Inc., a Silicon Valley-based, venture capital-backed privately held startup, and Spirent Communications plc (LSE: SPT), a global leader in hardware, software and cloud-based test and measurement solutions.

“We are pleased to welcome Bill, a growth-minded leader, to our Board of Directors,” said Stephen D. Newlin, chairman of the board of Oshkosh. “He is a proven chief executive and will bring additional technology and innovation perspectives to our Board that support our strategic priorities of Innovate. Serve. Advance.”

Burns holds a Master of Business Administration from Temple University, a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Misericordia University and an associate degree in engineering from Pennsylvania State University. He serves as a director for Zebra Technologies and previously served as a director for both Spirent Communications and Embrane.

Oshkosh Corporation is an industrial technology company dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. For more information on Oshkosh innovation, please visit Oshkoshcorp.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs approximately 17,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit Oshkoshcorp.com.

®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.

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FAQ

Who is the new board member appointed to Oshkosh (OSK)?

William (Bill) Burns, the CEO of Zebra Technologies , has been appointed to Oshkosh 's Board of Directors effective July 23, 2024.

What experience does William Burns bring to Oshkosh 's (OSK) board?

William Burns brings over 30 years of experience in the technology sector, including leadership roles at Zebra Technologies, Embrane, and Spirent Communications.

How many members are on Oshkosh 's (OSK) board after this appointment?

With the appointment of William Burns, Oshkosh now has 11 board members.

When does William Burns' appointment to Oshkosh 's (OSK) board take effect?

William Burns' appointment to Oshkosh 's Board of Directors takes effect on July 23, 2024.