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Mark George, CFO for Norfolk Southern Corporation, and Melissa Schaeffer, CFO for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Join Trane Technologies Board of Directors
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Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) has appointed Mark George and Melissa Schaeffer to its Board of Directors, enhancing its strategic and financial oversight. Mark George, EVP and CFO of Norfolk Southern Corporation, brings over 30 years of experience in financial and business development. Melissa Schaeffer, CFO of Air Products and Chemicals, has extensive leadership experience in finance and risk management. Their appointments aim to strengthen Trane's commitment to innovative and sustainable climate solutions.
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Appointment of experienced board members Mark George and Melissa Schaeffer is expected to enhance strategic and financial oversight.
Mark George brings over 30 years of financial and business development expertise, beneficial for long-term growth.
Melissa Schaeffer's extensive background in finance and risk management will support Trane's commitment to sustainability.
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Potential continuity concerns due to the introduction of new board members.
Experience gaps may arise as the company adjusts to the new leadership dynamics.
SWORDS, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed two new members, Mark George and Melissa Schaeffer.
Mark George joins Trane Technologies Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
“Mark and Melissa will add valuable strategic and financial insights to our Board of Directors as we continue to grow and innovate for a healthier, more sustainable world,” said Dave Regnery, chair and CEO of Trane Technologies. “Mark brings extensive leadership and business development experience, with deep financial acumen and industry knowledge. Melissa has a passion for leadership and widespread global experience in finance, business transformation and risk management. We will benefit greatly from these diverse new perspectives.”
Mark George, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, Norfolk Southern Corporation
George brings more than 30 years of financial and business development experience in global, industrial markets. He has served as executive vice president and chief financial officer for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) since 2019. Previously, he spent more than 30 years with United Technologies Corporation (UTC) in various executive leadership roles across multiple business segments. During his tenure with UTC, he served as chief financial officer for Carrier as well as the Otis Elevator Company. George also has had responsibility for business strategy, business development and information technology.
George holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Central Connecticut State University and a Master of Business Administration from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Hartford.
George will serve on the Human Resources and Compensation and the Sustainability, Corporate Governance and Nominating Committees of the Board of Directors.
Melissa Schaeffer, SVP and Chief Financial Officer, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Schaeffer has been a finance leader in the industrial sector for more than twenty years. She currently serves as senior vice president and chief financial officer for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), leading the company’s worldwide financial and transactional business services organization. She also serves as a board member and Audit Committee chair for several of the company’s largest strategic joint ventures. Prior to joining Air Products and Chemicals in 2016, Schaeffer served as global director of internal audit and enterprise risk management for Trinseo, and also spent several years with Ernst & Young working with a variety of companies on business strategy and transformation.
Schaeffer holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University and a Master of Business Administration from Villanova University.
Schaeffer will serve on the Audit and Finance Committees of the Board of the Directors.
About Trane Technologies
Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King®, and our portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes, and transportation. For more on Trane Technologies, visit tranetechologies.com.
Who are the new board members appointed by Trane Technologies?
Trane Technologies appointed Mark George and Melissa Schaeffer to its Board of Directors.
What are Mark George's qualifications?
Mark George has over 30 years of financial and business development experience and is currently the CFO of Norfolk Southern Corporation.
What role does Melissa Schaeffer have in Trane Technologies?
Melissa Schaeffer serves as a board member and has significant experience in finance and risk management, currently being the CFO of Air Products and Chemicals.
How might the new board appointments affect Trane Technologies?
The new board members are expected to provide valuable insights and strengthen Trane's focus on sustainable climate solutions.
