Crandall C. Bowles

Overview

Mrs. Bowles has been Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Springs Global US, Inc. and Springs Global Participacoes S.A., an international manufacturer and marketer of textile home furnishings, and Chairman of Springs Industries, Inc., a home furnishings company since early 2006. Prior to a business spin-off and merger in early 2006, she was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Springs Industries, Inc., from 1998 until 2006, and has been a member of its board since 1978. She also is a member of the board of directors of Deere & Company. Mrs. Bowles is a graduate of Wellesley College and received an MBA from Columbia University. She serves on the boards of the African Wildlife Foundation, Inc. and the Maya Angelou Research Center on Minority Health. She is a member of The Business Council, The Business Roundtable and the Committee of 200.