RICHARD G. KYLE

Former President and Chief Executive Officer, The Timken Company
Richard Kyle
Former President and Chief Executive Officer, The Timken Company

Richard G. Kyle has served as a member of our Board since February 2026. Most recently, Mr. Kyle served as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) (“Timken”), a global manufacturer of bearings, transmissions, and industrial motion products, from May 2014 to September 2024. During his tenure as CEO, Mr. Kyle led Timken’s financial transformation and strategic diversification, including expanding its industrial motion portfolio, entering new product lines, and diversifying end markets. Prior to serving as CEO, Mr. Kyle held various senior leadership roles at Timken, including Chief Operating Officer and President of multiple business segments. Earlier in his career, Mr. Kyle held leadership positions at Hubbell Incorporated and Cooper Industries. Mr. Kyle continues to serve on Timken’s Board of Directors. He has also served on the Board of Directors of Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) since 2015, where he is a member of the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and serves as Chair of the Executive Compensation Committee. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University. Mr. Kyle was selected to serve on our Board based on his experience leading global operations, strong financial acumen, and his public company governance expertise.