ACCO BRANDS Corp

Experience, Qualifications and Skills Represented on Our Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors has identified particular expertise, qualifications and skills that are important to be represented on our Board as a whole in order to guide our Company's long-term strategy and enhance stockholder value. As shown in the table below, as a group, the members of the Board of Directors reflect the diverse mix of skills, experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that the Board believes is optimal to foster an effective decision-making environment. The table below is intended to highlight the specific, unique characteristics which led to each individual's selection as a nominee and the collective strength of our Board's experience and expertise.

Board Representation

Our goal is a balanced and diverse Board, whose members collectively possess the skills, backgrounds and experiences needed to guide the Company's long-term strategy and create

ACCO BRANDS | 2026 PROXY STATEMENT 7 stockholder value. We believe that diversity of thought, viewpoint and expertise enhance the quality of Board deliberations and decision-making.

When considering director qualifications, the Board of Directors and the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee evaluate each director’s credentials holistically, focusing on their individual merit, skills and potential contributions to the Board's collective expertise. We seek directors with varying tenure to balance institutional knowledge with fresh perspectives.

The Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee evaluates the current composition of the Board to ensure it reflects a complementary mix of viewpoints, skills, and experiences that align with the evolving needs and strategic objectives of the Company. When vacancies arise, we aim to identify and consider a broad pool of qualified candidates with diverse professional backgrounds and experiences. Depending on the current composition of the Board of Directors, the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee may weigh certain factors more or less than others when ultimately selecting a director nominee.

Our director selection process is designed to build a better Board that can effectively oversee management, navigate complex business challenges and represent the interests of all stakeholders. We believe this approach to board composition enhances our corporate governance and supports the Company's long-term success in a competitive global marketplace.

Three of our nine director nominees are women and two director nominees have ethnically diverse backgrounds.