Providence, RI – December 15, 2005 - Textron Inc.'s (NYSE: TXT) Ken Bohlen, executive vice president and chief innovation officer, has been named one of the Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2006 by IDG's Computerworld newspaper. The Premier 100 awards program honors executives who demonstrate strong leadership, creativity and commitment to resolving pressing business problems with information technology solutions.
Bohlen was selected as part of this year's class of leaders for promoting a dynamic IT program that supports Textron's global business strategy while also encouraging technology use and innovative ideas among employees.
"We're very proud that Ken's leadership has – once again – been recognized by his peers in the technology industry," said Lewis B. Campbell, chairman, president and CEO of Textron. "As a result of his focused leadership, Textron is strategically positioned to manage the current and navigate the future information technology needs of our businesses in order to more effectively compete in the global marketplace."
The 2006 honorees were selected from a collection of nearly 600 nominations. Each IT leader was measured against Computerworld's IT Leadership Index, a set of characteristics that describes executives who guide the effective use of IT in their organizations. Other members of the 2006 Premier 100 include IT leaders from Hewlett-Packard, Boeing, Northrup Grumman, Motorola, FedEx, Circuit City, and Southwest Airlines.
About Computerworld
Computerworld is a business unit of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading technology media, research and events company. A privately held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers, including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites, with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide, including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, Macworld Conference & Expo®, DEMO® and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 counties. Company information is available at www.idg.com.
About Textron
Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) is a $10 billion multi-industry company with 44,000 employees in 40 countries. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Greenlee, among others. More information is available at www.textron.com.