Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) |
Position |
| Frederic Oudea |
Group CFO, Senior Executive Vice President |
| Gray Benoist |
Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer |
| John S. Norman |
Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer |
| Christian Schricke |
Senior Executive Vice President, Secretary |
| Denis Suggs |
Executive Vice President, Americas Operations and Global Cable Products |
| Wolfgang Babel |
Executive Vice President, Europe |
| Cathy O. Staples |
Senior Vice President, Human Resources |
| Kevin L. Bloomfield |
Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel |
| Steve Biegacki |
Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing |
| Kevin Moore |
Vice President |
| Louis Pace |
Vice President, Business Development |
| Robert Canny |
Vice President, Operations |
| Robert W. Matz |
Vice President, Operations |
| Stephen H. Johnson |
Vice President and Treasurer |
| William Duckworth |
Vice President, Marketing, Sales |
| Dee Johnson |
Director, Investor Relations |
| Hans-Werner Eich |
Product Manager |
| Rod Sampson |
Marketing Manager |
| Ben Apolinario |
Senior Mechanical Engineer |
| Gerald Gonzales |
Electrical Engineer |
| Steve Lampen |
|
| David J. Aldrich |
Director |
Board of Directors
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Group CFO, Senior Executive Vice President |
Current |
Gray G. Benoist was appointed Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer (title changed as reflected in the above table in February 2009) in August 2006. Mr. Benoist was previously Senior Vice President, Director of Finance of the Networks Segment of Motorola Inc., a $6.3 billion business unit responsible for the global design, manufacturing, and distribution of wireless and wired telecom system solutions. During more than 25 years with Motorola, Mr. Benoist served in senior financial and general management roles across Motorola s portfolio of businesses, including the Personal Communications Sector, Integrated and Electronic Systems Sector, Multimedia Group, Wireless Data Group, and Cellular Infrastructure Group. He has a B.S. in Finance & Accounting from Southern Illinois University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago.
John S. Norman joined Belden in May 2005 as Controller and was named Chief Accounting Officer (title changed as reflected in the above table in February 2009) in November 2005. He was vice president and controller of Graphic Packaging International Corporation, a paperboard packaging manufacturing company, from 1999 to 2003 and has 17 years experience in public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Mr. Norman has a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Missouri and is a Certified Public Accountant.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Senior Executive Vice President, Secretary |
Current |
Denis Suggs joined Belden in June 2007 as Vice President, Operations, and President, Belden Americas (title changed as reflected in the above table in February 2009). Prior to joining Belden, he held various senior executive positions at Danaher Corporation, most recently as the President, Portescap and serving as the Chairman of the Board Portescap International, Portescap Switzerland, Danaher Motion India Private Ltd., and Airpax Company. Mr. Suggs holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University and an M.B.A. from Duke.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Executive Vice President, Europe |
Current |
| Belden Inc. |
Vice President, Operations, and President, Belden Emea |
Current |
| Belden Inc. |
President of Belden Europe, Middle East |
Former |
Cathy Odom Staples has been Vice President, Human Resources of the Company (title changed as reflected in the above table in February 2009) since July 2004, and held the same position with Belden 1993 Inc. from May 1997 through July 2004. She was Vice President, Human Resources for Belden Electronics from May 1992 to May 1997. Ms. Staples has a B.S.B.A. in Human Resources from Drake University.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Human Resources |
Current |
| Belden Inc. |
Vice President, Human Resources |
Former |
| Drake University |
B.S.B.A. In Human Resources |
Former |
Kevin L. Bloomfield has been Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of the Company (title changed as reflected in the above table in February 2009) since July 2004. From August 1993 until July 2004, Mr. Bloomfield was Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of Belden 1993 Inc. He was Senior Counsel for Cooper Industries, Inc. from February 1987 to July 1993, and had been in Cooper s Law Department from 1981 to 1993. He has a B.A. in Economics, a J.D. from the University of Cincinnati and an M.B.A. from The Ohio State University.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel |
Current |
| Belden Inc. |
General Counsel, Vice President & Secretary |
Current |
| University of Cincinnati |
J.D. |
Former |
| The Ohio State University |
M.B.A. |
Former |
| University of Cincinnati |
B.A. In Economics |
Former |
| The Ohio State University |
B.A. In Economics |
Former |
Steven Biegacki was appointed Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing (title changed as reflected in the above table in February 2009) in March 2008. Mr. Biegacki was previously Vice President, Marketing for Rockwell Automation. At Rockwell, he initially served as DeviceNet Program Manager, was promoted to Business Manager, Automation Networks in 1997, Vice President, Integrated Architecture Commercial Marketing in 1999, Vice President, Components and Power Control Commercial Marketing in 2005. Previously, he was an Automation Systems Architecture Marketing Manager for Allen-Bradley Company. He has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology from ETI Technical College in Cleveland, Ohio.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing |
Current |
| Belden Inc. |
Vice President, Global Sales |
Current |
| Eti Technical College |
B.S. In Electrical Engineering Technology |
Former |
"Kevin Moore's electrical design experience began with an internship at Pacific Gas and Electric in 1974. He has been active in the electrical engineering profession for twenty five years. Kevin has developed specialized experience with grocery establishments, tenant improvements, parking structures, office buildings, banks, residential, hi-tech offices, retail, restaurants, and shopping centers.
As Vice President and one of four project managers, Kevin is responsible for overall project coordination, determining budget and schedule, establishing direction and design review to ensure the satisfaction of the client's needs. He also manages the construction administration as required to assist in the completion of a successful project.
Academic Background, Professional Memberships
AS, Engineering, Contra Costa College, California
AA, Environmental Design, Contra Costa College, California Member, East Bay Electric Club
Corporate Member, Illuminating Engineers Society
Member, International Association of Electrical Inspectors
"
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Vice President |
Current |
"Louis Pace, age 35, joined the Company in May 2006 as Vice President, Marketing, in the Specialty Division. He was previously a consultant with AEA Investors, Inc. where he advised senior leadership on various aspects of prospective transactions as well as strategic and operational issues. Prior to that, Mr. Pace worked for Sovereign Specialty Chemicals in progressively responsible positions, most recently as the Vice President of Product Development and Commercialization. He has an A.B. in economics from Harvard University and an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
"
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Vice President, Business Development |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Vice President, Operations |
Current |
| Thermax/Cdt, Inc. |
Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Vice President, Operations |
Current |
Stephen H. Johnson has been Treasurer of the Company (title changed as reflected in the above table in February 2009) since July 2004, and was Treasurer of Belden 1993 Inc. from July 2000 to July 2004. From November 2005 until August 2006 he served in the additional capacity of Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company. He was Vice President, Finance of Belden Electronics from September 1998 through June 2000 and Director, Tax and Assistant Treasurer of Belden 1993 Inc. from October 1993 through August 1998. He was associated with the public accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP from 1980 through September 1993 and was a partner with that firm since 1989. Mr. Johnson has a B.A. in History from Austin College and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin. He is a Certified Public Accountant.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Vice President and Treasurer |
Current |
| The University of Texas at Austin |
PH.D. In Philosophy |
Former |
| Austin College |
B.A. In History |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Vice President, Marketing, Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Director, Investor Relations |
Current |
| Belden Inc. |
Director, Investor Relations |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Product Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Marketing Manager |
Current |
"Ben has over twenty years experience in mechanical engineering for various project types, including commercial office buildings, high rise hotels and residential buildings, schools, transportation and maintenance facilities, government research laboratories, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, dialysis facilities, clean rooms, petrochemical and industrial facilities. He is experienced with heating, ventilating and air conditioning, plumbing, process piping and fire protection in both design and Construction Administration phases.
Academic Background, Memberships
Licensed Professional Engineer (Mechanical), California
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Adamson University
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, (ASHRAE)
American Society of Plumbing Engineers, (ASPE)
National Fire Protection Association, (NFPA)
LEED Certified. "
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Senior Mechanical Engineer |
Current |
"Gerald Gonzales, electrical engineer, has worked on institutional, and commercial projects since 1996. He has been involved in design of power, lighting, data communication and fire alarm systems, production of drawings and specifications from design development through construction documents.
Academic Background, Memberships
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Mapua Institute of Technology, Philippines
Licensed Professional Engineer (Electrical), California, Nevada and Arizona.
LEED Certified.
"
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Electrical Engineer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nsca University and The Infocomm Academy |
Multimedia Technology Manager |
Current |
| Belden Inc. |
|
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Belden Inc. |
Chairman of The Board and Director |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
"Former Chief Executive Offi cer
and President of Elan Nutrition,
Inc., a privately held company, and
a former Managing Director of
The Northern Group, Inc."
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Rexnord Industries, LLC |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Belden Inc. |
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
Former |
| Danaher Corporation |
Vice President, Business Development |
Former |
| Northwestern University |
B.S. In Mechanical Engineering |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
"Senior Vice President and General
Counsel of Siemens Healthcare
Diagnostics and former partner
of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, a law fi rm
specializing in securities law and
mergers and acquisitions."
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Mr. Harris, who had been a Company director since 1985, expressed his intent not to seek reelection and will retire from the Board when his term expires at this year s annual meeting. The Board and management wish to thank Mr. Harris for his strong leadership and significant contributions to the Board and the Company.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Belden Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |