Salem, New Hampshire, United States, October 26, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Standex International Corporation (New York Stock Exchange ticker: SXI) announced today that its board of directors has appointed Brunswick Corporation (New York Stock Exchange ticker: BC) as Executive Vice President and Brunswick Boat Group President. Brenna D has been appointed as an independent director, effective January 1, 2027. Ms. Preisser will join the Board's Compensation Committee and Innovation and Technology Committee.
Preisser will succeed B. Joanne Edwards, who will retire on January 1, 2027, after serving on the board of directors for eight years. Edwards currently serves as the chairperson of the Board Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee and is also a member of the Innovation and Technology Committee. Preisser's appointment stems from the succession planning process led by the Board Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee. Upon completion of the transition, the board of directors will continue to be composed of 8 directors, 7 of whom will be independent directors.
"We are delighted to welcome Brenna to join the board of directors of Standex," stated David Dunbar, Chairman, President, and CEO. "Her experience in operating global manufacturing operations and in creating new growth platforms, as well as her profound background in talent development and executive compensation, will be of great benefit to the board, as we continue to expand our business scale and implement our growth strategy."
"On behalf of the entire board of directors, I would like to express my gratitude to Joanne for her numerous contributions to Standex," added Dunbar. "Her leadership in nominating members for the corporate governance committee and her insights into growth strategies have strengthened our board. We are also thankful for her thoughtful support during this transition period."
"I am honored to join the board of directors of Standex," stated Brenna Preisser. " Standex has a solid foundation, and its highly engineered products serve attractive end markets. I look forward to collaborating with David and all the directors to support the company's continued growth."
Preisser has over 20 years of leadership experience at Brunswick Corporation. Brunswick is a global leader in the leisure boat product sector. Since August 2024, she has served as the Executive Vice President and President of Brunswick Boat Group, responsible for a global business portfolio that encompasses 18 boat brands and 11 manufacturing bases located in the United States, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand. Prior to this, in her role as President of Business Acceleration, she drove the expansion of the largest boat club and subscription platform in the leisure boat industry, launched new businesses, and led Brunswick Financial Services. She has also held positions as the Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer at Brunswick, possessing extensive experience in strategy, mergers and acquisitions, executive succession, and compensation. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Ohio and a Master of Business Administration degree from Ashland University.
Edwards joined the board of Standex in 2018. Prior to that, she served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Eaton Corporation Residential and Wiring Equipment Department, and has held a series of leadership positions at Eaton and Veris Industries.
About Standex
Standex International Corporation is a cross-industry manufacturer with its business divided into four main sectors: electronics, aerospace and defense, science, as well as engraving and hydraulics; its operations span the United States, Europe, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, Turkey, India, and China. For more information, please visit the company's website: https :// standex.com.
