Belden Inc.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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 "

"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. "

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.

"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. "

"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. "

"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."

"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."

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.