Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) announced today that Trudy Rautio
has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective January 30,
2015. Trudy, 62, is President and Chief Executive Officer of Carlson (a
global hospitality and travel company), a position she has held since
2012. Trudy has been a senior executive with Carlson since 1997 and has
served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and
Administrative Officer. From 2003 to 2005 Trudy served as President and
Chief Operating Officer, Americas for Carlson Hotels, and from 1997 to
2003 served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and
Administrative Officer of Carlson Hospitality Worldwide. Prior to
joining Carlson, Trudy was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of Jostens, Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis. She also served
as Vice President of Finance for Minneapolis-based Pillsbury Co.
Trudy serves on the Board of Directors for Carlson, the Travel and
Tourism Advisory Board to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Securian
Holding Company, and the Bemidji State University Foundation. She also
serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for both Carlson Wagonlit
Travel (CWT) and The Rezidor Hotel Group.
"Trudy brings to our Board her broad managerial experience as the Chief
Executive Officer of a large international corporation and her financial
expertise from large public and private corporations," said Bill Cook,
Donaldson's Chairman and CEO. "She also brings additional Board
experience having served as a Director of several public and
privately-held companies. We are very excited to have her join our
Board."
Donaldson also announced that F. Guillaume "Bassy" Bastiaens and
Janet Dolan retired from its Board of Directors, effective at the
conclusion of the Company's November 21st Annual Meeting
of Stockholders. Bassy, 71, is the retired Vice Chairman of Cargill,
Inc. Janet, 64, is the President of Act 3 Enterprises, LLC and is the
retired CEO and President of Tennant Company. Both had reached the
maximum number of terms that a Director may stand for election.
"Bassy joined the Board in 1995 and Janet joined in 1996 and both have
continuously served with distinction during their tenures," said
Bill Cook. "They have provided strong leadership and guidance to me and
the rest of our Board, reinforced by insights they gained as leaders of
their respective companies and from their service on other Boards.
Donaldson's Board, Employees, and Shareholders have greatly benefitted
from their loyal support, wise counsel, and many contributions made to
the growth and success of our Company."
About Donaldson Company, Inc.
Donaldson is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems that
improve people's lives, enhance our Customers' equipment performance,
and protect our environment. We are a technology-driven Company
committed to satisfying our Customers' needs for filtration solutions
through innovative research and development, application expertise, and
global presence. Our approximately 12,700 employees contribute to the
Company's success by supporting our Customers at our more than 140
sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations around the world.
Donaldson is a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 1000 indices,
and our shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol DCI. Additional
information is available at www.donaldson.com.
Donaldson Company, Inc.
Rich Sheffer, 952-887-3753
Nov 24, 2014