ROBERT E. BRUNNER

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LEGGETT & PLATT INC

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2023-03-23 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. Mr. Brunner holds a degree in finance from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Baldwin-Wallace University. Mr. Brunner currently serves as the independent Board Chair of Lindsay Corporation, a global manufacturer of irrigation equipment and road safety products, and as a director of NN, Inc., a diversified industrial company that designs and manufactures high-precision components and assemblies on a global basis. 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. Robert E. Brunner received $395,294 in total compensation in 2022.
2024-03-28 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. Director Compensation in 2023: $457,819.
2025-03-26 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.

LINDSAY CORP

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2013-12-18 Mr. Brunner’s extensive experience in business management and development, international operations and mergers and acquisitions provide him with the relevant experience to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors.
2014-12-17 Mr. Brunner was the Executive Vice President of Illinois Tools Works, Inc., a diversified manufacturer of advanced industrial technology, from 2006 until his retirement in 2012. Prior to that position, Mr. Brunner was President, Global Automotive Fasteners from 2005 to 2006 and President, North American Automotive Fasteners from 2003 to 2005. Prior to that, Mr. Brunner held a variety of positions within Illinois Tools Works, Inc. including general management, operations management and sales & marketing.
2015-12-17 Robert E. Brunner, age 58, was the Executive Vice President of Illinois Tools Works, Inc... Mr. Brunner’s extensive experience in business management and development... provide him with the relevant experience to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors.
2016-12-21 Mr. Brunner was an Executive Vice President of Illinois Tools Works, Inc., a diversified manufacturer of advanced industrial technology.
2017-12-21 Robert E. Brunner, Director, was an Executive Vice President of Illinois Tools Works, Inc., a diversified manufacturer of advanced industrial technology, with experience in business management, international operations and mergers and acquisitions.
2018-11-13 Robert E. Brunner, age 61, was an Executive Vice President of Illinois Tools Works, Inc... Mr. Brunner's extensive experience in business management and development, international operations and mergers and acquisitions provide him with the relevant experience to serve on the Company's Board of Directors.
2019-11-26 Robert E. Brunner, age 62, was an Executive Vice President of Illinois Tools Works, Inc., a diversified manufacturer of advanced industrial technology, from 2006 until his retirement in 2012. ... Mr. Brunner’s extensive experience in business management and development, international operations and mergers and acquisitions provide him with the relevant experience to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors.
2020-11-24 Mr. Brunner’s extensive experience in business management and development, international operations and mergers and acquisitions provide him with the relevant experience to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors. These experiences have given Mr. Brunner an understanding of accounting principles, internal controls and audit committee functions; as a result the Board has determined that he qualifies as an audit committee financial expert.
2021-11-23 Mr. Brunner’s extensive experience in business management and development, international operations and mergers and acquisitions provide him with the relevant experience to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors.
2022-11-22 Key skills and experience: Business management and development, International operations, Mergers and acquisitions, Accounting principles, internal controls and audit committee functions.
2023-11-21 Mr. Brunner’s extensive experience in business management and development, international operations and mergers and acquisitions provide him with the relevant experience to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors.
2024-11-20 Mr. Brunner’s extensive experience in business management and development, international operations and mergers and acquisitions provide him with the relevant experience to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-08-30