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Crane NXT Appoints Jeffrey Benck to Board of Directors


Crane NXT Appoints Jeffrey Benck to Board of Directors
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  • March 13, 2026

Crane NXT, Co., a global leader in authentication and traceability technologies, has appointed Jeffrey Benck as a new Director to its Board of Directors. Benck brings more than 35 years of executive leadership experience across technology companies in software, services, and hardware sectors.

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  • Crane NXT appoints Jeffrey Benck to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Benck serves as President, CEO, and Director of Benchmark Electronics (NYSE: BHE), a global engineering design and manufacturing services provider.
  • He previously led Lantronix (IoT and IT asset management), Emulex (networking solutions, acquired by Avago/Broadcom), and QLogic (storage networking).
  • Benck spent 18 years at IBM in senior leadership roles and holds an MS in Management of Technology from the University of Miami and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology.
  • He also serves as a Director and Chair of the Human Resource and Governance Committee at UNS Energy Corporation (Fortis Inc. subsidiary).
  • James L.L. Tullis will not stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting (May 21, 2026) and will step down as Director at that time.

Benck’s extensive background in leading technology-driven businesses, with a strong emphasis on innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence, aligns closely with Crane NXT’s strategic priorities in authentication, traceability, and secure transaction technologies.

John S. Stroup, Chairman of the Crane NXT Board, said: “I am pleased to welcome Jeff to Crane NXT’s Board of Directors. With over 35 years of experience across technology-driven businesses, Jeff offers a valuable combination of seasoned leadership and customer-focus that will strengthen our support of Crane NXT’s strategy. I would also like to thank Jim for his thoughtful perspective and partnership over the past several years, which have been invaluable to the Company.”

Benck’s appointment enhances the Board’s expertise as Crane NXT continues to deliver advanced solutions that protect high-value assets for governments and global brands through sophisticated detection systems and proprietary identity protection technologies.

About Crane NXT, Co.

Crane NXT is a global leader in authentication and traceability technologies. Through its industry-leading businesses, Crane NXT provides customers with advanced technologies to secure high-value products for governments and leading global brands, sophisticated detection equipment and systems, and proprietary products to protect identities. Crane NXT’s approximately 5,000 employees help its customers protect their most important assets and ensure secure, seamless transactions around the world every day.

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