Teledyne Technologies Announces Planned Retirement of Vice Chairman Jason VanWees

Executive Transition Summary

On September 28, 2026, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated filed a Form 8-K under Item 5.02 announcing the planned retirement of its Vice Chairman, Jason VanWees, effective February 1, 2027.

Key Details

• Executive: Jason VanWees, Vice Chairman (joined Teledyne prior to its 1999 spin-off; named Vice Chairman in 2021).
• Retirement Effective Date: February 1, 2027.
• Succession & New Appointment: Mary Grace DeForest, currently Senior Vice President and General Manager of Teledyne Microwave, has been appointed Corporate Vice President of Investor Relations and Mergers and Acquisitions, effective November 1, 2026.
• Transition Period: A planned multi-month overlap between November 1, 2026, and February 1, 2027, is designed to ensure a smooth transition of investor relations and corporate development responsibilities.

Market & Strategic Context

Mr. VanWees has served as a central figure in Teledyne's capital allocation and growth strategy, overseeing the execution of 75 acquisitions totaling $12.8 billion. Given his decades-long stewardship of Teledyne's M&A program and primary communication with the investment community, the planned transition provides continuity while handing operational IR and M&A leadership to internal veteran Mary Grace DeForest.