Brady Corporation announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer J. Michael Nauman and the appointment of current Senior Vice President and President – Identification Solutions, Russell R. Shaller as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2022. At the request of the Board of Directors, Mr. Nauman will remain with the Company in a consultative position until June 17, 2022, to ensure a smooth transition. Mr. Shaller will retain his responsibilities as Senior Vice President and President – Identification Solutions while conducting a search for his replacement.

Mr. Shaller has served as Brady's Senior Vice President and President – Identification Solutions for nearly 7 years. Prior to joining Brady, Mr. Shaller served as President, Teledyne Microwave Solutions from 2008 to 2015. Before joining Teledyne, Mr. Shaller held a number of positions of increasing responsibility at W.L. Gore & Associates, including Division Leader, Electronic Products Division from 2003 to 2008 and General Manager of Gore Photonics from 2001 to 2003.

Prior to joining W.L. Gore in 1993, Mr. Shaller worked in engineering and program management at Westinghouse Corporation.