Nordson Corporation Elects Annette Clayton to its Board of Directors
February 20 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ: NDSN)
today announced the election of Annette Clayton, chairwoman and
former president and chief executive officer of Schneider Electric
North America, to its board of directors, effective April 1, 2024.
Ms. Clayton’s extensive executive and leadership experience in
manufacturing, engineering operations, quality and productivity
improvements, business process and strategic development,
operational planning and business development will be an excellent
complement to Nordson’s board.
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“We are pleased to welcome Annette to the Company’s board of
directors,” said Michael J. Merriman, chair of Nordson’s board of
directors. “Annette brings impressive operating credentials in the
industrial and technology sectors. Her operational expertise and
her first-hand experience transforming businesses in different
market segments will bring a unique perspective as Nordson
continues to implement its strategy to drive profitable
growth.”
Ms. Clayton currently serves on the boards of Duke Energy
Corporation (NYSE: DUK) and NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI).
In addition, she sits on the National Electrical Manufacturers
Association board and chaired it for two consecutive terms
(2021-2022), and she is on the board of directors for the National
Association of Manufacturers.
“Having spent my entire career within global manufacturing and
technology companies, dating back to my early days on the plant
floor at General Motors, I became familiar with Nordson’s
differentiated products and its dedication to quality and
innovation,” said Ms. Clayton. “It is exciting to learn more about
the many end markets and customers that Nordson serves,
particularly as the Ascend Strategy is taking root and will allow
this great company to grow and scale.”
Ms. Clayton’s appointment brings the total number of Nordson
directors to ten. She will serve on the board’s audit committee
immediately upon joining the Board on April 1, 2024.
About Annette Clayton
Annette currently serves as chairwoman for Schneider Electric
North America, a multinational company and part of the Schneider
Electric Group (ENXTPA: SU) specializing in digital automation and
energy management, after transitioning from her role as Chief
Executive Officer in December 2023. Ms. Clayton also oversees North
America’s growing microgrid business that today counts more than
350 renewable energy installations across the North America region.
In 2011, she joined the Schneider Electric group as global supply
chain officer before serving as CEO for North America until
December 2023. Prior to her career at Schneider Electric, Ms.
Clayton held roles as vice president of global operations at Dell
Technologies, Inc., and led the transformation of its global supply
chain and fulfillment model. From 1983 to 2006, she worked at
General Motors Corporation in senior management roles, including
president of Saturn Corporation.
Ms. Clayton holds a bachelor’s degree in general engineering
from Wright State University and obtained a master’s degree in
engineering management from the University of Dayton.
Nordson Corporation is an innovative precision technology
company that leverages a scalable growth framework through an
entrepreneurial, division-led organization to deliver top tier
growth with leading margins and returns. The Company’s direct sales
model and applications expertise serves global customers through a
wide variety of critical applications. Its diverse end market
exposure includes consumer non-durable, medical, electronics and
industrial end markets. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in
Westlake, Ohio, the Company has operations and support offices in
over 35 countries. Visit Nordson on the web at www.nordson.com, linkedin/Nordson, or www.facebook.com/nordson.
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Lara Mahoney Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate
Communications 440.204.9985 Lara.Mahoney@nordson.com
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