Fabrinet Appoints Caroline Dowling to Board of Directors

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Fabrinet (NYSE: FN) announced on October 16, 2025 that Caroline Dowling has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Ms. Dowling brings more than 20 years of global manufacturing and supply chain leadership, including service as Business Group President at Flex from 2012 to February 2019. She currently serves on boards of CRH (NYSE: CRH) and DCC (LSE: DCC) and was a director at IMI through May 2025. Fabrinet said her experience in telecommunications, enterprise compute, networking and global services will strengthen board oversight and strategic guidance.

BANGKOK, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fabrinet (NYSE: FN), a leading provider of advanced optical packaging and precision optical, electro-mechanical and electronic manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers of complex products, today announced that Caroline Dowling has been appointed to Fabrinet’s Board of Directors.

Ms. Dowling brings significant operational and leadership experience from a global manufacturing business and deep industry knowledge to the Board of Directors. Having spent more than 20 years at Flex, a top-tier electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider, Ms. Dowling is a highly experienced business leader with extensive global expertise in the technology sector, specifically electronic, technical and logistic services. Most recently, Ms. Dowling served as Business Group President at Flex from 2012 until her retirement in February 2019. In this role, she led the Telecommunications, Enterprise Compute, Networking and Cloud Data Centre and was also responsible for managing the Global Services Division, supporting complex supply chains. Her appointment further strengthens Fabrinet’s Board with demonstrated manufacturing and supply chain leadership.

Seamus Grady, Chief Executive Officer of Fabrinet, said “We are delighted to have Caroline join our Board of Directors. The breadth and depth of Caroline’s experience will be a significant asset to our Board as we continue to extend our leadership position in the market. We are confident her insights and perspective will help drive long-term value for all our stakeholders.”

“This is a very exciting time to be joining Fabrinet’s Board of Directors,” said Ms. Dowling. “Fabrinet is a highly regarded manufacturing partner with an excellent reputation for quality and service, as reflected by its compelling track record. I’m honored to be able to share my deep industry experience and contribute to the company’s continued success.”

Ms. Dowling currently serves as a member of the board of directors of CRH plc (NYSE: CRH), where she serves on the audit and safety, environment & social responsibility committees. She is also a member of the board of directors of DCC plc (LSE: DCC), where she serves on the audit and remuneration committees. From November 2019 to May 2025, Ms. Dowling was a member of the board of directors of IMI plc, where she chaired the remuneration committee and served on the nomination committee. Ms. Dowling completed the Harvard Advanced Management Program and holds a Diploma in Environmental, Social & Governance from the Corporate Governance Institute.

About Fabrinet

Fabrinet is a leading provider of advanced optical packaging and precision optical, electro-mechanical, and electronic manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers of complex products, such as optical communication components, modules and subsystems, automotive components, medical devices, industrial lasers and sensors. Fabrinet offers a broad range of advanced optical and electro-mechanical capabilities across the entire manufacturing process, including process design and engineering, supply chain management, manufacturing, advanced packaging, integration, final assembly and testing. Fabrinet focuses on production of high complexity products in any mix and any volume. Fabrinet maintains engineering and manufacturing resources and facilities in Thailand, the United States of America, the People’s Republic of China, and Israel. For more information visit: www.fabrinet.com.

SOURCE: Fabrinet

Investor Contact:

Garo Toomajanian
ir@fabrinet.com

FAQ

Who is Caroline Dowling and why did Fabrinet (FN) appoint her to the board on October 16, 2025?

Caroline Dowling is a manufacturing and supply chain executive with 20+ years of experience, formerly Business Group President at Flex (2012–Feb 2019); Fabrinet cited her operational and global services expertise as the reason for appointment.

When did Fabrinet (FN) announce the appointment of Caroline Dowling to its board?

Fabrinet announced Caroline Dowling's appointment on October 16, 2025.

What roles did Caroline Dowling hold before joining Fabrinet's board relevant to FN shareholders?

She led Telecommunications, Enterprise Compute, Networking and Cloud Data Centre businesses at Flex and managed Global Services; she also serves on the boards of CRH and DCC and was on IMI's board through May 2025.

Does Caroline Dowling have corporate governance or ESG qualifications relevant to Fabrinet (FN)?

Yes; she completed Harvard Advanced Management Program and holds a Diploma in Environmental, Social & Governance from the Corporate Governance Institute, and serves on audit and ESG-related committees at public company boards.

How might Caroline Dowling's appointment affect Fabrinet's board expertise and investor oversight?

Her appointment adds manufacturing, supply chain and global services experience to the board, which may strengthen strategic oversight and industry knowledge for investors seeking governance depth.

Where can investors find more information about Fabrinet (FN) board appointments and governance updates?

Investors can review Fabrinet's investor relations releases and SEC filings for formal governance disclosures and any updates about board composition and committee assignments.