RICHARD H. FEARON

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Tech Score: 6/100

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Software Technology Evidence

1 mention(s) identify RICHARD H. FEARON as having software/technology expertise.

Company Filing Date Evidence Reason
CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. 2024-03-25 Mr. Fearon, the former Vice Chairman and CFO of an NYSE-listed global, diversified manufacturing company, brings to the Board comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting and extensive experience in financial reporting, corporate finance and capital markets, corporate development, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, risk management and investor relations. He also oversaw his company’s information security program for more than 10 years and chaired its senior management committee on information security. Mr. Fearon oversaw his company's information security program for more than 10 years and chaired its senior management committee on information security, indicating relevant technical expertise.

AVIENT CORP

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2014-04-03 Vice Chairman and Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton, a global manufacturing company, since February 2009. Mr. Fearon served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton from April 2002 until February 2009. Mr. Fearon served as a Partner of Willow Place Partners LLC, a corporate advisory firm, from 2001 to 2002 and was the Senior Vice President Corporate Development for Transamerica Corporation, a financial services organization, from 1995 to 2000.
2015-04-03 Vice Chairman and Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton, a global manufacturing company, since February 2009. Mr. Fearon served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton from April 2002 until February 2009. Mr. Fearon served as a Partner of Willow Place Partners LLC, a corporate advisory firm, from 2001 to 2002 and was the Senior Vice President Corporate Development for Transamerica Corporation, a financial services organization, from 1995 to 2000.
2016-04-01 Lead Director of our Board since May 14, 2015. Vice Chairman and Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton, a global manufacturing company, since February 2009. Mr. Fearon served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton from April 2002 until February 2009.
2017-03-31 Lead Director of our Board since May 14, 2015. Vice Chairman and Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton, a global manufacturing company, since February 2009. Mr. Fearon served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton from April 2002 until February 2009. Mr. Fearon served as a Partner of Willow Place Partners LLC, a corporate advisory firm, from 2001 to 2002 and was the Senior Vice President Corporate Development for Transamerica Corporation, a financial services organization, from 1995 to 2000.
2018-03-29 Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton... responsible for accounting, control, corporate development, information systems, internal audit, investor relations, strategic planning, tax and treasury functions...
2019-03-28 Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton Corporation... responsible for accounting, control, corporate development, information systems, internal audit, investor relations, strategic planning, tax and treasury functions.
2020-03-30 Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton Corporation... responsible for accounting, control, corporate development, information systems, internal audit, investor relations, strategic planning, tax and treasury functions...
2021-03-30 Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton Corporation... responsible for accounting, control, corporate development, information systems, internal audit, investor relations, strategic planning, tax and treasury functions.
2022-03-29 Retired Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton plc... responsible for accounting, control, corporate development, information systems, internal audit, investor relations, strategic planning, tax and treasury functions.
2023-03-29 Retired Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton plc... responsible for accounting, control, corporate development, information systems, internal audit, investor relations, strategic planning, tax and treasury functions.
2024-03-27 Retired Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton plc... responsible for accounting, control, corporate development, information systems, internal audit, investor relations, strategic planning, tax and treasury functions.
2025-03-27 Retired Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton plc... responsible for accounting, control, corporate development, information systems, internal audit, investor relations, strategic planning, tax and treasury functions.

CROWN HOLDINGS, INC.

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2020-03-16 Mr. Fearon’s experience as a CFO of an NYSE-listed global, diversified manufacturing company brings to the Board comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting and extensive experience in financial reporting, corporate finance and capital markets, corporate development, risk management and investor relations.
2021-03-15 Mr. Fearon’s experience as a CFO of an NYSE-listed global, diversified manufacturing company brings to the Board comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting and extensive experience in financial reporting, corporate finance and capital markets, corporate development, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, risk management and investor relations.
2022-03-21 Richard Fearon’s experience as a former CFO of an NYSE-listed global, diversified manufacturing company brings to the Board comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting and extensive experience in financial reporting, corporate finance and capital markets, corporate development, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, risk management and investor relations.
2023-03-20 Former Vice Chairman and Chief Financial and Planning Officer of Eaton Corporation; oversaw company’s information security program for more than 10 years.
2024-03-25 Mr. Fearon, the former Vice Chairman and CFO of an NYSE-listed global, diversified manufacturing company, brings to the Board comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting and extensive experience in financial reporting, corporate finance and capital markets, corporate development, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, risk management and investor relations. He also oversaw his company’s information security program for more than 10 years and chaired its senior management committee on information security.
2025-03-24 Mr. Fearon, the former Vice Chairman and CFO of an NYSE-listed global, diversified manufacturing company, brings to the Board comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting and extensive experience in financial reporting, corporate finance and capital markets, corporate development, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, risk management and investor relations. He also oversaw his company’s information security program for more than 10 years and chaired its senior management committee on information security.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-03