Zebra Technologies Corporation has announced the appointment of Mary McDowell to its Board of Directors, effective July 25, 2025. With this addition, Zebra’s Board will now have eleven members. McDowell's extensive experience includes serving as President, CEO, and Board Director of Mitel Networks, as well as CEO and Board Director of Polycom. She was also recently named the Board Chair for Informa TechTarget and serves on the board of Arrow Electronics.
Anders Gustafsson, Chair of Zebra Technologies, expressed enthusiasm about McDowell joining the board, citing her 30+ years of experience leading global technology organizations through significant business and technology transformations. McDowell's track record of delivering strong financial performance and shareholder value creation through customer and employee engagement, combined with her domestic and international experience, makes her a valuable addition to the board.
McDowell's appointment reflects Zebra Technologies' commitment to creating new ways of working and harnessing the power of automation and AI. Zebra Technologies, a global leader in digitizing and automating frontline workflows, operates in more than 100 countries and serves over 80% of the Fortune 500. The company's award-winning portfolio includes hardware, software, and services, backed by over 50 years of innovation and a global partner ecosystem.
Mary McDowell's appointment to the board brings a wealth of experience and expertise in leading technology organizations through transformations, which aligns with Zebra's vision of driving long-term value for its shareholders. Her appointment is a strategic move by Zebra Technologies to further strengthen its leadership and governance.
Mary McDowell's appointment to Zebra's Board of Directors is a significant development for the company, as it seeks to leverage her experience and expertise to further its goals of digitizing and automating workflows for the frontline of business. Her addition to the board is expected to contribute to the company's continued success as it continues to innovate and deliver value to its customers and shareholders. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved 0.01%, and are now trading at a price of $335.72. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.
