8-KLeadership Changes

CURTISS WRIGHT CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Feb 14, 2012)

Filed February 14, 2012For Securities:CW

Summary

This 8-K filing from Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) on February 14, 2012, announces a significant addition to its Board of Directors. Dean M. Flatt was elected to the Board, effective February 6, 2012, and will serve until the 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Flatt brings a wealth of experience from his extensive career in the defense and aerospace industries, including senior leadership roles at Honeywell International.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dean M. Flatt elected to Curtiss-Wright's Board of Directors.
  • 2Mr. Flatt's term will extend until the 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
  • 3He will serve on the Audit Committee and the Committee on Directors and Governance.
  • 4Mr. Flatt possesses substantial experience in defense and aerospace from his tenure at Honeywell International.
  • 5His prior roles include President and COO of Honeywell's Defense and Space Business.
  • 6Mr. Flatt also holds board positions at JF Lehman & Company, Ducommun, Inc., and Industrial Container Services, LLC.
  • 7He holds a B.S. in Mathematics from the U.S. Naval Academy and an M.B.A. from Stanford University.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dean M. Flatt is a newly elected member of Curtiss-Wright's Board of Directors. His appointment is significant due to his extensive executive experience in the defense and aerospace sectors, particularly his leadership roles at Honeywell International, which suggests he brings valuable industry insight and strategic guidance to the company's governance.

Mr. Flatt has been appointed to serve on the Audit Committee and the Committee on Directors and Governance. These are key committees responsible for financial oversight and corporate governance respectively, indicating his expected contributions in these critical areas.

Mr. Flatt has a strong background in the defense and aerospace industries. He retired from Honeywell International, where he held senior leadership positions such as President and Chief Operating Officer of its Defense and Space Business. He also has experience with other companies like AlliedSignal, and holds board positions with private equity and other industrial companies. Academically, he holds degrees from the U.S. Naval Academy and Stanford University.