Quanex Building Products Appoints Mary Lawler to Board of Directors

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Quanex Building Products (NYSE: NX) appointed Mary K. Lawler to its Board of Directors effective November 1, 2025. Lawler currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW) and has held HR and operations roles at GATX and Tribune Media.

The company highlighted her global manufacturing HR leadership, governance experience, and international business background as assets to support Quanex's profitable growth strategy and board oversight during its next phase of growth.

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• Board appointment effective November 1, 2025
• Adds HR leadership from Illinois Tool Works
• Brings governance and international business experience

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HOUSTON, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE: NX) (“Quanex” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Mary K. Lawler to its Board of Directors effective November 1, 2025.

George Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Katie to our Board.  Her deep human resources leadership experience in global manufacturing, combined with her strategic vision, will be invaluable as we continue to execute on our profitable growth strategy.  Her governance insight and international business experience will also enhance the ability of the Board to guide Quanex through its next phase of growth.”

Ms. Lawler is the Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW), a global manufacturer of a diversified range of industrial products and equipment.  Ms. Lawler joined ITW in October 2014 and previously served as Executive Vice President, Human Resources for GATX Corporation. Prior to joining GATX, she held a wide range of positions in operations, human resources, and law with Tribune Media (formerly Tribune Company).  Ms. Lawler began her professional career as an attorney in private practice.  Ms. Lawler graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history from the College of the Holy Cross and received a Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame.

About Quanex

Quanex is a global manufacturer with core capabilities and broad applications across various end markets.  The Company currently collaborates and partners with leading OEMs to provide innovative solutions in the window, door, solar, refrigeration, custom mixing and cabinetry markets.  Looking ahead, Quanex plans to leverage its material science expertise and process engineering to expand into adjacent markets.

Scott Zuehlke
SVP, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
713-877-5327
scott.zuehlke@quanex.com

FAQ

Who is Mary K. Lawler and when does she join Quanex's board (NYSE: NX)?

Mary K. Lawler is the Senior VP and Chief Human Resources Officer at Illinois Tool Works and joins Quanex's board effective November 1, 2025.

What experience does Mary Lawler bring to Quanex (NX)?

She brings global manufacturing HR leadership, governance experience, and prior roles at GATX and Tribune Media.

How might Mary Lawler's appointment affect Quanex's strategy (NX)?

The company says her HR and international business experience will support execution of its profitable growth strategy and board oversight.

What is Mary Lawler's tenure at Illinois Tool Works referenced in the Quanex announcement?

The announcement notes she joined Illinois Tool Works in October 2014.

Will Mary Lawler's appointment change Quanex leadership immediately (NX)?

She will join the Board as a director effective November 1, 2025; no other leadership changes were announced.

Where did Mary Lawler receive her education mentioned in the Quanex notice?

She holds a bachelor's degree from the College of the Holy Cross and a Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame.