Richard Fearon

Non-management Director

Appointed to the Board: December 2020

Nationality: United States

Committee Membership:

• Acquisitions, Divestments & Finance Committee
• Audit Committee*
• Compensation Committee

Skills and Experience:

Richard was, until March 2021, the Vice Chairman and Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton Corporation plc, a global power management company, roles he held since 2009 and 2002, respectively. He had responsibility and oversight for a number of key operational and strategic functions at Eaton, including accounting, control, corporate development, information systems, internal audit, investor relations, strategic planning, tax and treasury functions. Prior to joining Eaton, he worked at several large diversified companies, including Transamerica Corporation, NatSteel Ltd, and The Walt Disney Company. He also served as a management consultant with Booz Allen & Hamilton and The Boston Consulting Group.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University; Masters of Business Administration from Harvard Business School; and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.

External Appointments:

• Current Public Directorships: Lead Director of Avient Corporation; Non-management Director of Crown Holdings, Inc.; and Non-management Director of Waters Corporation.
• Current Non-Public Directorships: Not applicable.
• Former Public Directorships in the Last 5 Years: Eaton Corporation plc; Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VI.

*Audit Committee Financial Expert as determined by the Board