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The TJX Companies elects William H. Swanson to Board of Directors

He was Raytheon's Chairman and CEO from January 2004 to March 2014, and Chairman until he retired in September 2014, after a 42-year career with the company.

February 2, 2015

The TJX Companies, Inc. announced today that William H. Swanson has been elected to its Board of Directors.

William Swanson, 65, is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Raytheon Company, a technology firm specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world. He was Raytheon’s Chairman and CEO from January 2004 to March 2014, and Chairman until he retired in September 2014, after a 42-year career with the company. During Swanson’s tenure, he held a wide range of leadership positions, including setting strategy and managing operations for Raytheon’s global business.

"We are very pleased to welcome Bill Swanson to our Board of Directors," said Ben Cammarata, Chairman of the Board of The TJX Companies. "Bill brings extensive experience in leading a global Fortune 200 company. We see his deep international knowledge as a complement to our Board as we continue to pursue our successful growth as a global, value retailer. On behalf of our Board, we are looking forward to working with Bill as we move toward becoming a $40 billion company and beyond."