Textron Promotes Marianne Corr to Vice President

    PROVIDENCE, R.I.--Jan. 29, 2003--Textron Inc. today announced that Marianne Corr has been named a vice president of the corporation in addition to her current position as deputy general counsel-litigation. She reports to Textron Executive Vice President and General Counsel Terrence O'Donnell.
    As the leader of Textron's corporate litigation group, Corr has overall responsibility for all litigation involving Textron and its affiliates.
    "Over the past seven years, Marianne has proven herself as an exceptional legal professional. This promotion recognizes her experience, breadth of knowledge and dedication to Textron," said O'Donnell.
    Corr has held a variety of positions in the legal department since joining Textron in 1996 as corporate counsel. She held the role of senior associate general counsel and was promoted to deputy general counsel-litigation in April 2002. Prior to joining Textron, she was a partner in the law firms of Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue and Corr, Stevens & Fenningham. Corr received a B.A. with honors from the University of Notre Dame and a J.D. from Duke University School of Law.

    Textron Inc. is an $11 billion multi-industry company with 49,000 employees in 40 countries. The company leverages its global network of businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services in industries such as aircraft, fastening systems, industrial products and components and finance. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Greenlee, among others. More information is available at www.textron.com.