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Scott C. Donnelly

Chairman, President, and CEO at TEXTRON
Board
Since December 2009
Age
63 years
Tenure
Joined in June 2008 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; promoted to President and COO in January 2009, appointed to the Board in October 2009, and became CEO in December 2009 before subsequently assuming the Chairman role in September 2010.

Also at TEXTRON

DR
David Rosenberg
VP, Investor Relations (CFO effective Mar. 1, 2025)
ERL
E. Robert Lupone
EVP, General Counsel, Secretary, and CCO
FTC
Frank T. Connor
EVP and CFO (retiring Feb. 28, 2025)

About

Scott C. Donnelly is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the aerospace and defense sectors. Although personal details such as his educational background are not provided, his career accomplishments highlight his deep industry expertise and leadership.

He began his tenure at Textron in June 2008 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, quickly ascending the ranks to be promoted to President and COO in January 2009. His rapid progression continued with his appointment to the Board in October 2009 and his elevation to Chief Executive Officer in December 2009, a role that set the stage for further leadership responsibilities.

Before his time at Textron, he made significant contributions at General Electric, where he served as President and CEO of the Aviation business unit, and as Senior Vice President of GE Global Research since 1989. Additionally, his role on the board of directors at Medtronic plc since 2013 underscores his influential presence in the broader industry.

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Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate Range
Textron Inc. President and Chief Operating Officer January 2009 - December 2009
Textron Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer June 2008 - January 2009
General Electric (GE) President and CEO of GE Aviation July 2005 - June 2008
General Electric (GE) Senior Vice President of GE Global Research Prior to July 2005

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate Range
Medtronic plc Board of Directors 2013 - Present

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,352,500AnnualFixed annual salary
All Other Compensation$157,548AnnualIncludes Personal Use of Company Aircraft ($120,000) and Company Contributions to Retirement Plans ($37,548)

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Annual Incentive Compensation (Cash)

Metric NameWeightThresholdTargetMaximumActualPayout Percentage
Enterprise Net Operating Profit (NOP)60%$913M$1,284M$1,664M$1,327M66.79%
Manufacturing Cash Flow35%$391M$846M$1,301M$931M41.54%
Hiring Diversity Performance5%37.3%47.3%57.3%46.5%4.60%

Total payout achieved: 112.93% of target

DetailValue
Grant DateMarch 1, 2023
Target Amount$2,320,500 (170% of base salary)
Maximum Amount$4,641,000 (200% of target)
Grant Date Stock Price$73.19

Performance Share Units (PSUs)

Metric / DetailValue
Performance Metrics & WeightsROIC: 50%, Manufacturing Cash Flow: 30%, Relative TSR: 20%
Threshold/Target/Maximum ValuesNot disclosed numerically
Grant DateMarch 1, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value$6,733,700
Grant Date Stock Price$73.19
PSUs Granted - Threshold23,001 units
PSUs Granted - Target92,003 units
PSUs Granted - Maximum184,006 units
Vesting ScheduleVests at the end of the three-year performance period (fiscal year 2025)

Stock Options

DetailValue
Grant DateMarch 1, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value$3,477,679
Exercise Price$73.19
Number of Options Granted145,937
Vesting ScheduleVests ratably over three years starting March 1, 2024
ExpiryMarch 1, 2033

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

DetailValue
Grant DateMarch 1, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value$3,366,886
Number of RSUs Granted46,002 RSUs
Vesting ScheduleVests in full on March 1, 2026
Performance CriteriaTime-based; not subject to performance metrics

Note: While the Annual Incentive Compensation and PSUs are explicitly performance-based, the Stock Options and RSUs are structured under the long-term incentive plan without specific performance thresholds.