伍德沃德公司 WWD

Charles Chip P. Blankenship, Jr Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since May 2022. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS- Woodward- Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (2022 to present). Arconic Corporation- Chief Executive Officer (2018 to 2019). General Electric (GE). Chief Executive Officer, GE Appliances, and Sr. Vice President of Haier Group (2016 to 2017). President and CEO, GE Appliances and Lighting (2011 to 2016). Held significant leadership roles in Aviation, Energy, and Appliances during a 24-year career. OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIPS- Fluor Corporation (since 2025). Arconic Corporation (2018 to 2019). University of Virginia- Montgomery Distinguished Professor of Practice, School of Engineering and Applied Science (2019 to 2022).

Thomas G. Cromwell: Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since February 2019. Prior to joining Woodward, Mr. Cromwell was employed at Kohler Co., Inc. for 10 years, where he served as Group President, Power from 2014 to 2019, President, Global Engines from 2012 to 2014, and President, Gasoline Engines from 2009 to 2012.

William Bill F. Lacey: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since May 2023. Prior to joining Woodward, Mr. Lacey served as Vice President of Finance, Books and Kindle Content at Amazon, Inc. from 2022 to 2023. Prior to joining Amazon, Mr. Lacey served as President and CEO of GE Lighting, a division of Savant Systems, Inc. (Savant) from 2020 to 2022, and President and CEO of GE Lighting at General Electric Company (GE) from 2016 to 2020, at which time GE Lighting was acquired by Savant. During his 28-year career with GE, Mr. Lacey also served as President and CFO of GE Home & Business Solution Lighting from 2011 to 2016, CFO of GE Healthcare Medical Diagnostic from 2007 to 2011, and as CFO of GE Wind Energy from 2002 to 2005.

Randall Randy L. Hobbs: Executive Vice President and President, Industrial since December 2022. Prior to joining Woodward, Mr. Hobbs was employed by General Electric Company for 33 years, most recently serving as Senior Executive Director, Rotating Parts & Compressor Airfoils from 2013 to 2022, and General Manager, Supply Chain Strategy Leader from 2011 to 2013. Prior to 2011, Mr. Hobbs held roles of increasing responsibility with GE Aviation and GE Transportation since joining GE in 1989.

Gregg C. Sengstack, Franklin Electric, a manufacturer and distributor of water and fuel pumping systems-Executive Chairperson of the Board of Directors (July 2024 to April 2025); Chairperson of the Board (2015 to July 2024); President and Chief Executive Officer (2014 to 2024); President and Chief Operating Officer (2011 to 2014); President of the International Water Systems and Fueling Group (2005 to 2011); Chief Financial Officer (1999 to 2005); Joined in 1998 and served in various roles of increasing responsibility; worked on numerous acquisitions in the U.S. and overseas. OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIPS- Allegion (since 2024); Franklin Electric (since 2014)EXPERIENCE AND RELEVANT SKILLS- Strong knowledge of general management in domestic and international markets; P&L management, financial management, M&A, and strategic growth; Holds an Airline Transport Pilot license (since 1981).

Mr. Rajeev Bhalla, Consultant for various strategic and financial advisory services since 2019. Cerberus Operating and Advisory Company- Operating Partner (2019 to 2023). CIRCOR International- Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (2013 to 2018). Sikorsky Aircraft- Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (2012 to 2013). Pratt & Whitney- Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (2005 to 2012). Lockheed Martin- Corporate Controller (2001 to 2005). PricewaterhouseCoopers- Partner (1997 to 2001). EXPERIENCE AND RELEVANT SKILLS- Significant experience in financial management of large companies in the aerospace industry and beyond. Investor relations, P&L management, capital deployment, and due diligence.

Daniel G. Korte, PPG Industries- Global Vice President, Aerospace (2018 to January 2024), remaining an advisor until April 2024 to assist with transition activities. Joined as Global Vice President-Elect of the Aerospace Products business (2018). LMI Aerospace, now part of the Sonaca Group. -Chief Executive Officer (2014 to 2017). Rolls-Royce Defense Group- President, Defense in Washington, D.C. and London, UK (2009 to 2012). The Boeing Company- Held various senior level roles in supply chain, program management, and general management (1985 to 2009). OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIP- Ducommun Incorporated (since 2024)

Ms. Eileen P. Paterson, Aerojet Rocketdyne, a manufacturer of aerospace and defense products- Chief Executive Officer (2015 to 2023); Chief Operating Officer (2015). United Technologies Corporation- President of Pratt & Whitney AeroPower's auxiliary power unit and small turbojet propulsion business (2012 to 2015); Held various senior level roles (2003 to 2012). Ford Motor Company and Visteon Corporation-Various leadership roles managing production operations. U.S. Army- Seven years as an active duty aviator and airfield commander. OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIPS- Constellation Energy (since 2024); Marathon Petroleum (since 2024); Aerojet Rocketdyne (2015 to 2023). EXPERIENCE AND RELEVANT SKILLS- P&L management, operations, quality, and supply chain; Significant boardroom experience at public aerospace, space, defense, and energy companies; Extensive practical knowledge of product use cases as an aviator and airfield commander in the U.S. Army.

David P. Hess, Served as Chief Executive Officer of Arconic Corporation from April 2017 until January 2018. Previously served in numerous executive leadership roles during his 38-year career at United Technologies Corporation (UTC) until his retirement in 2017. Other Public Company Directorships: Southwest Airlines Co. (since 2021), Allegheny Technologies (since 2019), Arconic Corporation (2017-2019). Experience and Relevant Skills: Joined UTC in 1979 and served in various roles, including President - Hamilton Sundstrand from 2004-2009, President - Pratt & Whitney from 2009-2014 and UTC Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer - Aerospace from 2015-2017. Extensive boardroom experience at public and private aerospace, defense and industrial companies. OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIPS- Southwest Airlines (since 2021); ATI (since 2019) and Arconic Corporation (2017 to 2019).

Ms. Tana Leigh Utley, Caterpillar- Vice President, Large Power Systems Division (2013 until retirement in 2022); Vice President of Industrial Power Systems (2013); Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of the Product Development and Global Technology division (2007 to 2013) and Joined in 1986 as a junior engineer and held various senior leadership and executive positions during her 36-year career. OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIPS- PX Technologies (since 2015).

Ms. Mary D. Petryszyn, Served as Corporate Vice President and President, Defense Systems of Northrop Grumman Corporation from 2019 until her retirement in 2023. Experience and Relevant Skills: Serves as a director of Saab, Inc., a U.S.-based company (and subsidiary of Saab AB) operating under a Special Security Agreement (SSA) with the U.S. government, since 2023. Sector Vice President & General Manager of the Land and Avionics C4ISR division of Northrop Grumman Corporation from 2016-2019, and Sector Vice President, Global Strategy & Mission Solutions from 2015-2016. Joined Northrop Grumman Corporation in 2013 and served in various roles of increasing responsibility. Provides the Board extensive global experience in business, profit and loss management, and operational leadership in government and defense markets. OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIPS- Karman Holdings (since 2025).

John D. Cohn, CrossBorder Strategic Solutions, a strategic advisory firm that assists companies to expand globally with specific focus on execution- President (2019 to present). Rockwell Automation, a global leader in automation and digital transformation- Senior Vice President, Asia Business Planning and Execution (2011 to 2019). Senior Vice President, European Business Planning and Execution (2009 to 2011). Senior Vice President, Strategic Development and Communications (1999 to 2009).

On April 22, 2026, the Board of Directors of Woodward, Inc. elected Frederico F. Curado to serve on the Board, effective June 1, 2026. Curado most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Ultrapar S.A. from 2017 to 2021. During his tenure, he led a comprehensive portfolio optimization strategy that repositioned the company around its core energy and infrastructure businesses, enabling greater focus and capital allocation to its fuel distribution, LPG, and logistics platforms. Prior to Ultrapar, Curado served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Embraer S.A. from 2007-2016. During his tenure, Curado helped transform Embraer from a regional jet manufacturer into a diversified global aerospace leader, overseeing the development of the E-Jets E2, Legacy 450/500 and KC-390 Millennium programs. Earlier in his career, Curado held senior leadership roles in the aerospace sector, where he developed a strong reputation for operational excellence, international market expansion, and disciplined capital management. He currently serves on the boards of ABB Ltd. (Chair, Compensation Committee), LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (Chair, Audit Committee), and Transocean Ltd. (Compensation Committee and Chair, Governance, Safety & Environment Committee).

Karrie M. Bem: Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer since September 2024. Prior to joining Woodward, Ms. Bem was employed at Lockheed Martin Space, where she served as General Counsel, National Security Space from 2023-2024, General Counsel, Operations and Astrotech Space Operations from 2022-2023, and General Counsel, Supply Chain and Astrotech Space Operations from 2021-2022. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin Space, Ms. Bem was employed at United Launch Alliance, LLC (a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Corporation and The Boeing Company) from 2018-2021, where she served as Deputy General Counsel from 2018-2021 and Acting General Counsel from 2019-2020. Ms. Bem served as HQ Associate General Counsel, Contracts for Defense Contract Management Agency from 2016-2018. Prior to that, she was employed by Lockheed Martin Corporation where she served as Associate General Counsel, Government Contracting from 2009-2016 and General Counsel, Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services from 2011-2016. Ms. Bem is also a Colonel, Contracting Officer in the United States Air Force Reserve, in which she has served since 2004.

Mr. Shawn M McLevige, CAREER HIGHLIGHTS- Woodward, Inc.- Executive Vice President and President, Aerospace (October 2025 to present); Vice President and General Manager, Engine and Turbine Fluid Systems for the Industrial segment (2024 to 2025) and Vice President and General Manager of the Aerospace Fuel Systems & Controls business (2022 to 2024); Vice President, Engineering for the Aerospace segment (2016 to 2022) and Held varying roles with increasing responsibility since joining Woodward in 2008.