GUNNAR KLEVELAND - Corporate Board Profile

ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP /DE/

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2024-03-28	Gunnar Kleveland joined the Company in September 2023 as President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Kleveland served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a leading manufacturer of vehicle brands in the golf, industrial, powersports and aviation industries. He also served as the President of TRU Simulation + Training Inc., Executive Vice President of Integrated Operations for Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., and Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Prior to joining Textron in 2004, Mr. Kleveland was a fighter pilot in the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) and finished his 15-year career in the air force as the Chief of Flight Safety. In addition to training through the RNoAF academy, Mr. Kleveland holds a B.S. degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an M.B.A. from Midwestern State University in Texas. Mr. Kleveland’s professional background as a president and chief executive officer, as well as his prior experience with Textron and the RNoAF, provides the Board with valuable perspective on the aerospace and defense industries, as well as manufacturing, operational, supply chain and international experience.
2025-04-03	Gunnar Kleveland is a highly accomplished business leader with extensive expertise in the Aerospace and Defense sectors, complemented by his substantial experience managing intricate and diverse industrial portfolios. Since assuming the role of President and Chief Executive Officer at Albany International in September 2023, Mr. Kleveland has been instrumental in redefining the company's strategic trajectory. Prior to joining Albany International, Mr. Kleveland dedicated two decades to Textron, where he established a robust technical foundation in P&L leadership, operations, and supply chain management. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a prominent manufacturer of vehicle brands across the golf, industrial, powersports, and aviation sectors. He was also President of TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a company that builds aviation simulators for commercial, military, and private sectors as well as runs pilot training centers. As Executive Vice President of Integrated Operations for Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Mr. Kleveland oversaw comprehensive manufacturing operations and supply chain responsibilities for a $3.5 billion enterprise spanning civil and military markets. Before his tenure at Textron, Mr. Kleveland served for 15 years in the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) as an officer and fighter pilot. In addition to a degree from the RNoAF Academy his academic credentials include a BS degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an MBA from Midwestern State University in Texas. Furthermore, he has completed executive leadership programs at prestigious institutions such as Duke University, Thunderbird School of Global Management, and Michigan State University. Mr. Kleveland's extensive international business and operational leadership experience, strategic vision, and proven ability to drive organizational growth render him a valuable asset to the Company and Board. His multilingual proficiency in English, Norwegian, Scandinavian languages, and German further augments his global leadership profile.

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2024-03-28

Gunnar Kleveland joined the Company in September 2023 as President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Kleveland served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a leading manufacturer of vehicle brands in the golf, industrial, powersports and aviation industries. He also served as the President of TRU Simulation + Training Inc., Executive Vice President of Integrated Operations for Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., and Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Prior to joining Textron in 2004, Mr. Kleveland was a fighter pilot in the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) and finished his 15-year career in the air force as the Chief of Flight Safety. In addition to training through the RNoAF academy, Mr. Kleveland holds a B.S. degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an M.B.A. from Midwestern State University in Texas. Mr. Kleveland’s professional background as a president and chief executive officer, as well as his prior experience with Textron and the RNoAF, provides the Board with valuable perspective on the aerospace and defense industries, as well as manufacturing, operational, supply chain and international experience.

2025-04-03

Gunnar Kleveland is a highly accomplished business leader with extensive expertise in the Aerospace and Defense sectors, complemented by his substantial experience managing intricate and diverse industrial portfolios. Since assuming the role of President and Chief Executive Officer at Albany International in September 2023, Mr. Kleveland has been instrumental in redefining the company's strategic trajectory. Prior to joining Albany International, Mr. Kleveland dedicated two decades to Textron, where he established a robust technical foundation in P&L leadership, operations, and supply chain management. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a prominent manufacturer of vehicle brands across the golf, industrial, powersports, and aviation sectors. He was also President of TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a company that builds aviation simulators for commercial, military, and private sectors as well as runs pilot training centers. As Executive Vice President of Integrated Operations for Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Mr. Kleveland oversaw comprehensive manufacturing operations and supply chain responsibilities for a $3.5 billion enterprise spanning civil and military markets. Before his tenure at Textron, Mr. Kleveland served for 15 years in the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) as an officer and fighter pilot. In addition to a degree from the RNoAF Academy his academic credentials include a BS degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an MBA from Midwestern State University in Texas. Furthermore, he has completed executive leadership programs at prestigious institutions such as Duke University, Thunderbird School of Global Management, and Michigan State University. Mr. Kleveland's extensive international business and operational leadership experience, strategic vision, and proven ability to drive organizational growth render him a valuable asset to the Company and Board. His multilingual proficiency in English, Norwegian, Scandinavian languages, and German further augments his global leadership profile.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-12-07