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Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) has appointed Lisa Atherton as the new president and CEO of the Bell segment, effective April 28, 2023. Atherton has been a part of Textron for 16 years, previously serving as COO of Bell and holding leadership roles within Military Programs. She succeeds Mitch Snyder, who is retiring after leading Bell for over seven years.
Chairman & CEO Scott C. Donnelly praised Atherton’s leadership and team-building skills, expressing confidence in her ability to drive future growth at Bell. Under Snyder's leadership, Bell launched new technologies and expanded military and commercial programs.
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Lisa Atherton appointed as president & CEO of Bell, bringing 16 years of experience to the role.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) today announced that Lisa Atherton has been named president & CEO of the Bell segment, effective April 28, 2023. Atherton, most recently the chief operating officer of Bell, succeeds Mitch Snyder, who will be retiring after more than seven years as president & CEO of Bell and nearly 20 years with the company.
Lisa Atherton (Photo: Business Wire)
Atherton served as president & CEO of Textron Systems from 2017 until January 2023 when she was named COO at Bell. She joined Textron Defense Systems in 2007 and, in 2013, she transitioned to Bell and held a number of leadership positions within Military Programs, including executive vice president, Military Business. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, she served eight years at the U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command’s Directorate of Requirements.
Commenting on the transition, Scott C. Donnelly, Textron chairman & CEO, said, “Lisa has done an outstanding job of building strong teams at Bell and Textron Systems in her 16 years with the company and has earned the confidence of our customers. Under her leadership, Bell will continue its strong execution across military and commercial programs and I am confident that she will provide the strategic vision to generate future growth for Bell.
“I also want to thank Mitch for his leadership. During his tenure, Mitch oversaw the development of new technologies and product innovations, significant wins in Bell’s military business and the expansion of our commercial programs,” Donnelly said.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and Textron Systems. For more information visit: www.textron.com.
