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Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President
Mr.
Thomas A. Gendron has been Chairman of the Board of the Company since
January 2008, and has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company since July 2005. Mr.
Gendron previously served as Chief Operating Officer and President of the
Company from September 2002 until July 2005, and as Vice President and
General Manager of Industrial Controls from June 2001 until September
2002. Prior to that, Mr. Gendron served
as Vice President of Industrial Controls from April 2000 through May 2001, and
as Director of Global Marketing and Industrial Controls’ Business Development
from February 1999 through March 2000.
Overall, Mr. Gendron has served with Woodward for over 25 years in both
the aircraft and industrial businesses, providing leadership in sales,
marketing, business development, and product support management.
His
experience with and knowledge of the Company’s businesses and the industries in
which they operate has enabled Mr. Gendron to lead the Company’s growth since
his appointment to President and Chief Operating Officer in September
2002. He has brought significant insight
to the Board due to his comprehensive understanding of the Company and its
operations at multiple levels, including the Company’s strategic vision,
products, suppliers, customers and markets.
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