Stanley Black & Decker GC Janet M. Link to step down Nov 30
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) announced an executive transition.
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Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) announced an executive transition. Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Janet M. Link informed the company she will step down from her role, effective November 30, 2025, to pursue a professional opportunity outside the company.
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UNITED STATES
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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. |
On October 14, 2025, Janet M. Link, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the “Company”) informed the Company of her decision to step down from her role, effective November 30, 2025, to pursue a professional opportunity outside the Company.
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.
| STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. | ||||||
| Date: October 17, 2025 | ||||||
| By: | /s/ Patrick D. Hallinan | |||||
| Name: | Patrick D. Hallinan | |||||
| Title: | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer | |||||