Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) names Brad Dineley EVP Chief Digital and Operations

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Belden Inc. reported a leadership change, naming Brad Dineley as Executive Vice President – Chief Digital and Operations Officer, effective January 5, 2026. This is a global role reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, indicating responsibility across the company’s worldwide operations and digital initiatives.

Dineley, age 53, previously served as Vice President of Operations Excellence at TE Connectivity and earlier held roles of increasing responsibility at the Schaeffler Group, bringing operational and industrial experience. As an executive officer of Belden, he will participate in the Belden Executive Severance Plan, aligning his compensation and protection with the company’s senior leadership program.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 5, 2026

Belden Inc.

(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER)

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Delaware

001-12561

36-3601505

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1 North Brentwood Boulevard, 15th Floor

St. Louis, Missouri 63105

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

(314) 854-8000

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n/a

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Common stock, $0.01 par value

BDC

New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(C)    Effective January 5, 2026, Belden Inc. (the “Company”) named Brad Dineley as its Executive Vice President – Chief Digital and Operations Officer, a position with global responsibility, reporting to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Dineley, 53, previously held the position of Vice President of Operations Excellence at TE Connectivity. Prior to this, Mr. Dineley held positions of increasing responsibility for the Schaeffler Group.

As an executive officer of the Company, Mr. Dineley will participate in the Belden Executive Severance Plan.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                                        

BELDEN INC.

Date: January 6, 2026

By:

/s/ Brian E. Anderson

Brian E. Anderson

Senior Vice President-Legal, General

Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What leadership change did Belden Inc. (BDC) disclose on January 5, 2026?

Belden Inc. named Brad Dineley as its Executive Vice President – Chief Digital and Operations Officer, effective January 5, 2026, in a global role reporting to the CEO.

What is Brad Dineley’s new role and reporting line at Belden Inc. (BDC)?

Brad Dineley has been appointed Executive Vice President – Chief Digital and Operations Officer, a global position that reports to Belden’s Chief Executive Officer.

What prior experience does Brad Dineley bring to Belden Inc. (BDC)?

Before joining Belden, Brad Dineley was Vice President of Operations Excellence at TE Connectivity and previously held positions of increasing responsibility with the Schaeffler Group.

Will Brad Dineley participate in any executive plans at Belden Inc. (BDC)?

Yes. As an executive officer of Belden Inc., Brad Dineley will participate in the Belden Executive Severance Plan.

Does the Belden Inc. (BDC) filing mention any financial terms tied to this appointment?

The disclosure states that Brad Dineley will participate in the Belden Executive Severance Plan, but does not detail additional financial terms in the provided content.

What stock exchange lists Belden Inc. (BDC) common stock?

Belden Inc.’s common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol BDC.