Leggett & Platt Governance

Professional Experience

Ms. Barbee was Senior Vice President-Technology and Global R&D of Weber Inc., a manufacturer of charcoal, gas, pellet, and electric outdoor grills and accessories, from 2021 to 2022. She previously served as Vice President-Advance Development, Global Kitchen & Bath Group of Kohler Company, a global leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of kitchen and bath products, engines and power systems, and luxury cabinetry and tile, from 2020 to 2021, and as Vice President-New Product Development and Engineering, Global Faucets from 2018 to 2020. Ms. Barbee served as Director­ Global Creative Design Operations of General Motors, a global company that designs, builds, and sells trucks, crossovers, cars, and automobile parts and accessories, from 2013 to 2017, and in various other capacities since 1994.

Education

Ms. Barbee holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Wayne State University, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University, and has completed the Executive Education Program in the Ross Business School at the University of Michigan.

Director Qualifications

Through her positions at Weber, Kohler and General Motors, Ms. Barbee has a wide-ranging knowledge of manufacturing, engineering and innovation, management, and operations in the consumer products and automotive industries. She also has extensive international experience in leading engineering, development and innovation efforts.

Professional Experience

Mr. Blinn was President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Flowserve Corporation, a leading provider of fluid motion and control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, from 2009 until his retirement in 2017. He previously served Flowserve as Chief Financial Officer from 2004 to 2009 and in the additional role of Head of Latin America from 2007 to 2009. Prior to Flowserve, Mr. Blinn’s positions included Chief Financial Officer of FedEx Kinko’s Office and Print Services Inc. and Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Centex Corporation.

Education

Mr. Blinn holds a bachelor’s degree, a law degree, and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.

Public Company Boards

Mr. Blinn currently serves as a director of Texas Instruments, Incorporated, a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company, Emerson Electric Co., a global technology and engineering company for industrial, commercial and residential markets, and Globe Life Inc., a financial services holding company specializing in life insurance, annuity, and supplemental health insurance products. He previously served as a director of Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of polymers for a wide range of applications.

Director Qualifications

As the former CEO and CFO of Flowserve, Mr. Blinn has exceptional leadership experience in operations and finance, as well as strategic planning and risk management. His board service at other global, public companies provides additional perspective on current finance, oversight, and governance matters.

Professional Experience

Mr. Brunner was the Executive Vice President of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 250 global, multi-industrial manufacturer of advanced industrial technology, from 2006 until his retirement in 2012. He previously served ITW as President—Global Auto beginning in 2005 and President—North American Auto from 2003.

Education

Mr. Brunner holds a degree in finance from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Baldwin-Wallace University.

Public Company Boards

Mr. Brunner currently serves as the independent Board Chair of Lindsay Corporation, a global manufacturer of irrigation equipment and road safety products, and previously served as a director of NN, Inc., a diversified industrial company that designs and manufactures high-precision components and assemblies on a global basis.

Director Qualifications

Mr. Brunner’s experience and leadership with ITW, a diversified manufacturer with a global footprint, provides valuable insight to our Board on the automotive strategy, business development, mergers and acquisitions, operations, and international issues.

Professional Experience

Ms. Campbell served as President, vCommerce Ventures of Qurate Retail, Inc., from 2022 until her retirement at the end of 2023. Qurate Retail is comprised of a select group of retail brands including QVC, HSN, Zulily, Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, and Grandin Road and is a leader in video commerce, a top-10 ecommerce retailer, and a leader in mobile and social commerce. During her more than 20 years with the company, Ms. Campbell held various leadership positions across the Merchandising, Planning and Commerce Platforms functions. Most recently, and prior to her most recent position, she served as Chief Content, Digital, and Platforms Officer of QxH, a segment of Qurate, from 2021 to 2022, as Chief Merchandising Officer of Qurate Retail Group and Chief Commerce Officer of QVC US from 2018 to 2021, as Chief Merchandising and Interactive Officer in 2018, as Chief Interactive Experience Officer from 2017 to 2018, and as Executive Vice President, Commerce Platforms for QVC from 2014 to 2017.

Education

Ms. Campbell holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Central Connecticut State University.

Public Company Records

Ms. Campbell currently serves as a director of Kontoor Brands, Inc., a global lifestyle apparel company.

Director Qualifications

Through her positions at QxH, Qurate Retail Group and QVC, Ms. Campbell has extensive knowledge in consumer driven product innovation, marketing and brand building, and traditional and new media platforms, as well as leading teams for long term growth and evolution.

Professional Experience

Mr. Fernandez co-founded SI Ventures, a venture capital firm focusing on IT and communications infrastructure, and has served as the managing director since 2000. Previously, he served as the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at Gartner, Inc., a research and advisory company, from 1989 to 2000. Prior to Gartner, Mr. Fernandez was President and CEO of three technology-driven companies, including Dataquest, an information services company, Gavilan Computer Corporation, a laptop computer manufacturer, and Zilog Incorporated, a semiconductor manufacturer. Mr. Fernandez was the Executive Chairman of Sysco Corporation, a marketer and distributor of foodservice products, from 2012 until his retirement in 2013, having previously served as Non-executive Chairman since 2009 and as a director since 2006.

Education

Mr. Fernandez holds a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Florida and completed post-graduate work in solid-state engineering at the University of Florida.

Public Company Boards

Mr. Fernandez currently serves as the lead independent director of Performance Food Group Company, a foodservice products distributor. He was previously the non-executive chairman of Brunswick Corporation, a market leader in the marine industry.

Director Qualifications

Mr. Fernandez’ venture capital experience, leadership of several technology companies as CEO and service on a number of public company boards offers Leggett outstanding insight into corporate strategy and development, information technology, international growth, and corporate governance.

Professional Experience

Mr. Glassman was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company in May 2024 after a one-year retirement. He served as the Company’s Executive Chairman of the Board from 2022 until May 2023 and was first appointed Chairman of the Board in 2020, a position he continues to hold. Mr. Glassman served as the Company's Chief Executive Officer from 2016 to 2021, President from 2013 to 2019, Chief Operating Officer from 2006 to 2015, Executive Vice President from 2002 to 2013, President of the former Residential Furnishings Segment from 1999 to 2006, Senior Vice President from 1999 to 2002, and in various capacities since 1982.

Education

Mr. Glassman holds a degree in business management and finance from California State University—Long Beach.

Director Qualifications

As the Company’s President and CEO with decades of experience in Leggett’s senior management team, Mr. Glassman offers exceptional knowledge of the Company’s operations, strategy and governance, as well as its customers and end markets. Mr. Glassman also served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Manufacturers through the end of 2022.

Professional Experience

Mr. McClanathan served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Household Products Division of Energizer Holdings, Inc., a manufacturer of portable power solutions, from 2007 through his retirement in 2012. Previously, he served Energizer as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Energizer Battery Division from 2004 to 2007, as President—North America from 2002 to 2004, and as Vice President—North America from 2000 to 2002.

Education

Mr. McClanathan holds a degree in management from Arizona State University.

Public Company Boards

Mr. McClanathan currently serves as a director of Brunswick Corporation, a market leader in the marine industry.

Director Qualifications

Through his leadership experience at Energizer and as a former director of the Retail Industry Leaders Association, Mr. McClanathan offers an exceptional perspective to the Board on manufacturing operations, marketing and development of international capabilities.

Professional Experience

Mr. Padmanabhan was appointed Executive Vice President and President, operations Cummins Inc., a global manufacturer of engines and power solutions, in 2024. He previously served as President of its Engine Business segment from 2016 to 2023, as Vice President-Engine Business from 2014 to 2016, Vice President and General Manager of Emission Solutions from 2008 to 2014, and in various other capacities since 1991.

Education

Mr. Padmanabhan holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the National Institute of Technology in Trichy, India, a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University, and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Director Qualifications

With over 30 years at Cummins in a variety of leadership roles, Mr. Padmanabhan offers considerable knowledge of the automotive industry and the industrial sector. He brings extensive experience in managing operations, technology and innovation across a multi-billion-dollar global business. He has lived and worked in India, the United States, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.

Professional Experience

Mr. Shah serves as a Group President of Masco Corporation, a Fortune 500 global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded home improvement and building products. In this position since 2018, Mr. Shah currently has responsibility for operating companies with leading brands in global decorative and rough plumbing in North America and previously headed Masco’s platform of decorative architectural and wellness businesses. Mr. Shah is also responsible for Masco’s Corporate Strategic Planning activities. He previously served as President of Delta Faucet Company, a Masco business unit, from 2014 to 2018, as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Masco from 2012 to 2014, and in various capacities since 2003. Prior to Masco, Mr. Shah held a number of senior management positions at Diversey Corporation and served as Senior Auditor for KPMG Peat Marwick Chartered Accountants.

Education

Mr. Shah is a Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Professional Accountant (Canada) and holds an MBA from the University of Michigan, as well as bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada.

Director Qualifications

Mr. Shah’s range of experience at Masco in a variety of operational, financial and corporate roles offers the Board a broad perspective on relevant issues facing global corporations, including growth strategy development and implementation, talent management, and adapting to e-business and market innovations.

Professional Experience

Ms. Wood has been a principal in CompaniesWood, a consulting firm specializing in early stage investments, since her 2008 retirement as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Brown-Forman Corporation, a diversified consumer products manufacturer, where she had served since 2001. Ms. Wood previously held various positions at Atlantic Richfield Company, an oil and gas company, from 1976 to 2000.

Education

Ms. Wood holds a degree in psychology from Smith College and an MBA from UCLA.

Public Company Boards

Ms. Wood is a director of Invesco, Ltd., an independent global investment manager and PPL Corporation a utility and energy services company. She previously served as a director of Pioneer Natural Resources, an independent oil and gas company.

Director Qualifications

From her career in business and various directorships, Ms. Wood provides the Board with a wealth of understanding of the strategic, financial and accounting issues the Board addresses in its oversight role.