The Timken Company’s board of directors has elected Maria A. Crowe a director of the company for a term that expires at its May 2015 annual meeting. The election brings The Timken Company board to 11 directors.

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Crowe currently serves as president of manufacturing operations for Eli Lilly and Company, a USD 23B global healthcare leader based in Indianapolis. Crowe joined Lilly in 1982 and since 2012 has led Lilly’s global manufacturing network comprised of more than 20 sites on five continents. She also is responsible for Lilly’s contract manufacturing organisation. Previously, Crowe was senior vice president for global drug product manufacturing, which included emerging markets manufacturing, external drug-product operations and distribution.