Robert O. Rowland
Senior Vice President, Washington Operations
Textron Inc.

Robert Rowland was appointed senior vice president, Washington operations in December 2009. His responsibilities include managing the Washington-based government affairs activities of Textron. Specifically, he is responsible for corporate strategies and activities that maximize Congressional and Executive Branch support for programs and issues of interest to Textron and its business units. He is also involved in business development for Textron's international operations and is a member of Textron's Executive Leadership Team.

He was previously vice president, Government Affairs. Rowland joined Textron in 1997 as director, Government Affairs. His primary responsibility was to maximize the opportunities for U.S. government programs vital to Textron.

Prior to joining Textron, Rowland spent 25 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he earned the rank of colonel. He has 15 years of experience in Washington-based government affairs, defense and aviation matters.

Rowland is a graduate of The University of North Texas with a B.B.A., as well as an M.S. in Management from Troy State University and an M.S. in National Security Affairs from the Naval War College.  He is a member of Textron's Marketing and Sales Council and has participated in the Executive Leadership and Management Program at the Wharton School, Ohio State University, and the Thunderbird School of International Management.  He has also attended the Center for Creative Leadership.