Independent Director Age: 58 Director Since: May 2024 Other Public Boards: None Committees: Audit, Governance Education: Pharmaceutical Chemist, University of the Republic (Uruguay); Industrial Pharmacist, Federal University of Parana (Brazil) Term Expires: 2027 Career Highlights President of Commercial Branding and Transportation, a $2.6 billion revenue division of 3M Company, a multinational NYSE-listed company operating in the fields of industry, consumer goods and worker safety, 2023 to present President and General Manager of Commercial Solutions Division of 3M Company, an approximate $1.8 billion division, 2020 to 2023 Interim President of Acelity acquisition, overseeing the integration of Acelity into 3M Company, which was the largest acquisition in the history of 3M Company, 2019 to 2020 Various leadership roles within the healthcare business of 3M Company, both domestic and international, 1994 to 2019 Obtained Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Black Belt Certifications Qualifications of Particular Relevance to Merit Ms. Perez brings a 25-plus year career in the healthcare industry with a broad background spanning clinical, regulatory, operations, marketing, and business leadership. The Board believes her broad experience and proven track record of leadership success enable her to provide valuable industry and organizational perspective to the Board and the Company s management team. The Board also believes Ms. Perez s first-hand experience with post-acquisition business integration aids the Company in its strategic merger and acquisition endeavors.