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Kewaunee Scientific Announces Appointment of J. Jette Campbell to Board of Directors
Exchange: NASDAQ (KEQU) Contact: Donald T. Gardner III
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STATESVILLE, N.C. September 11, 2025 – PRNewswire / Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (NASDAQ: KEQU), a recognized leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of laboratory, healthcare, and technical furniture products, announces the appointment of J. Jette Campbell, CPA, to its Board of Directors, effective September 10, 2025.
Campbell brings decades of experience guiding organizations through significant growth and transformation. Campbell's impressive career spans leadership roles at global companies such as PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, and Griffin LLC, a DuPont venture. He also served as a partner at Carl Marks Advisors, where he has worked with clients across a variety of industries to unlock performance and position businesses for long-term success.
"We are excited to welcome Jette to the Kewaunee Board of Directors," said David S. Rhind, Chairman of the Board. "We look forward to the perspective, insight, and rich experience Jette will bring to our planning and deliberations. Campbell's deep knowledge of the building materials and furniture manufacturing sectors aligns closely with Kewaunee's core operations. His collaborative approach and ability to navigate complex business environments make him a valuable addition to the Board as the Company continues to expand its global footprint and pursue transformative growth opportunities."
"Jette's appointment adds an additional layer of strength to our Board at a time Kewaunee is focused on accelerating growth through both organic and inorganic means," said Thomas D. Hull III, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kewaunee. "His experience and strategic mindset will help guide our priorities and support disciplined decision making as we invest in the future."
The Company embarks on this next chapter with a commitment to thoughtful capital allocation, continuous operational improvement, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
About Kewaunee Scientific
Founded in 1906, Kewaunee Scientific Corporation is a recognized global leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of laboratory, healthcare, and technical furniture products. The Company’s products include steel and wood casework, fume hoods, adaptable modular systems, moveable workstations, stand-alone benches, biological safety cabinets, and epoxy resin work surfaces and sinks. The Company’s corporate headquarters are located in Statesville, North Carolina. Sales offices are located in the United States, India, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore. Three manufacturing facilities are located in Statesville serving the domestic and international markets, and one manufacturing facility is located in Bangalore, India serving the local, Asian, and African markets.
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Kewaunee Scientific's newly acquired subsidiary, Nu Aire, is a leading manufacturer of biological safety cabinets, CO2 incubators, ultralow freezers, and other essential laboratory products that complement the Kewaunee Scientific portfolio. Founded in 1971, Nu Aire's headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Plymouth, Minnesota, with additional manufacturing capabilities located in Long Lake, Minnesota. The Company also maintains a warehouse partnership in the Netherlands and OEM partnerships in China.
Learn more at the companies' websites, located at https://www.kewaunee.com and https://www.nuaire.com/.
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