NEW
BRITAIN, Conn., Oct. 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley
Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) today announced that
John L. Garrison, Jr, former
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Terex
Corporation has been elected to the company's Board of
Directors.
Garrison has more than 30 years of experience successfully
executing multi-level transformations in various industries.
"John is a highly accomplished executive with extensive
experience leading large-scale and complex global operations," said
Andrea J. Ayers, Stanley Black & Decker Chair. "John's track
record of developing and implementing financial and human capital
strategies and transforming processes to drive business outcomes
and operational excellence makes him a great addition to the Board
as the Company intensifies its focus on accelerating organic growth
with margin expansion to drive long-term shareholder returns."
Garrison, most recently, served as President and Chief Executive
Officer of Terex Corporation, a global manufacturer of materials
processing machinery and aerial work platforms, a position he held
from 2015 until his retirement in 2024. In addition, Garrison
served as Chairman of the Board of Terex from August 2018 until his retirement in 2024.
Prior to joining Terex, Garrison was President and CEO of Bell
Helicopter, a Textron company. He previously held senior
leadership roles at E-Z-GO, a Textron company, Azurix Corporation
and Case Corporation. He also served 10 years on active duty in the
U.S. Army as an Airborne Ranger qualified Artillery Officer and
taught in the Department of Social Sciences at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Garrison served as the past President and Chairman of American
Helicopter Society's International and Chairman of Vertical Flight
Foundation, a board member for the General Aviation Manufacturers
Association (GAMA), and as a Cabinet member of the Marine Corps
Scholarship Foundation's American Patriots Campaign.
He currently serves on the Flowserve Corporation Board, a
position he has held since 2018. On the Flowserve Board, he serves
as Chair of the Organization and Compensation Committee and as a
member of Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.
Garrison received a bachelor's degree in engineering from the
United States Military Academy at West
Point and a master's degree in business administration from
Harvard University.
About Stanley Black &
Decker
Founded in 1843 and headquartered in the USA, Stanley
Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a
worldwide leader in Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing
facilities globally. The Company's approximately 50,000 employees
produce innovative end-user inspired power tools, hand tools,
storage, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle products,
and engineered fasteners to support the world's builders,
tradespeople and DIYers. The Company's world class portfolio of
trusted brands includes DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®,
BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®. To learn more
visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com or follow
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Media Contact:
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debora.raymond@sbdinc.com
203-640-8054
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