Textron names Bell CEO Lisa Atherton president and CEO; Scott Donnelly to become Executive Chairman (effective Jan. 4, 2026)

Textron has appointed Lisa Atherton, president and CEO of its Bell segment, as Textron's president and chief executive officer effective Jan. 4, 2026; she will join the Board. Scott C. Donnelly will become Executive Chairman on the same date, providing counsel to the new CEO.

Discovered 2025-10-22T13:07:47.161340-07:00 | 2025-10-22T13:07:47.161340-07:00

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  • Leadership transition is set for Jan. 4, 2026: Lisa Atherton moves from Bell CEO to Textron CEO and Board member, while Scott Donnelly becomes Executive Chairman and advisor.

  • The appointment reflects an internal succession from an executive with more than eight years on Textron’s leadership team, preserving continuity at a major aerospace and defense OEM.

  • This follows broader industry executive turnover at major suppliers, including recent CEO succession moves such as TransDigm's leadership change, and will be watched for strategic shifts across Textron’s businesses.

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