People: Texas Instruments Inc (TXN.OQ)

Mr. Mark A. Blinn is Independent Director of Texas Instruments Inc., since February 21, 2013. As CEO and a director of Flowserve Corporation (2009-present), has gained first-hand experience in managing multinational corporation operating in global industrial markets, with ultimate management responsibility for the organization’s financial performance and capital and R&D investments. As chief financial officer of Flowserve Corporation (2004-2009), chief financial officer of FedEx Kinko’s Office and Print Services Inc. (2003-2004) and vice president and controller of Centex Corporation (2000-2002), developed a keen appreciation for audit- and financial control-related matters. Mr. Blinn earned a bachelor of science degree, a law degree and an MBA, all from Southern Methodist University in Dallas.