Ambassador Schwab brings unique senior leadership and global and governmental perspectives to the Board’s deliberations. Her experience leading large international trade negotiations and ongoing engagement in international geopolitical and economic and commercial matters positions her well to advise her fellow directors and our senior management on a wide range of key global issues facing the Company. Susan’s government experience also allows her to advise the Company on the many challenges and opportunities that relate to government relations at home and abroad. As a result of Susan’s prior business experience and current service on other Fortune 100 corporate boards, she brings expertise on a wide range of strategic, operational, corporate governance and compensation matters to the Board and the committees on which she sits.

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