Bill Brown

Bill Brown

3M Chairman and CEO

3M

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Experience20+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

William “Bill” Brown is Chairman and CEO of 3M, a $25 billion materials science and manufacturing company that innovates and delivers solutions in automotive and industrial technologies, electronics, personal safety and consumer products.He is the former Chair and CEO of L3Harris Technologies, a global innovator in aerospace and defense technology solutions. Brown previously served as Chair and CEO of Harris Corporation prior to its merger with L3 Technologies in 2019. He joined Harris in November 2011 as President and CEO. Prior to Harris Corporation, Brown spent 14 years at United Technologies, serving in a variety of leadership roles, and 7 years at McKinsey & Co.Brown holds bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from Villanova University, as well as an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He is a Vice Chair of the US-China Business Council, serves on the board of Becton, Dickinson and Company, and is a member of the Business Roundtable and the Business Council.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • 3MCurrent
    May 2024–Present· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Chief Executive Officer, ChairmanCurrent
      Mar 2025–Present
    • Chief Executive Officer
      May 2024–Jun 2026
    • Chief Executive Officer
      May 2024–Jun 2026
  • Jun 2019–Jun 2022· 3 yrs
    • Executive Chair
      Jun 2021–Jun 2022
    • Chair and CEO
      Jun 2019–Jun 2021
  • Nov 2011–Jun 2019· 7 yrs 7 mos
    • Chair, President and CEO
      Apr 2014–Jun 2019
    • President and CEO
      Nov 2011–Mar 2014
  • 2006–Oct 2011· 5 yrs 9 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy
      Mar 2011–Oct 2011
    • President, UTC Fire & Security Corporation
      2006–Mar 2011

Education

Bachelor of science and master of science degrees in mechanical engineering

Villanova University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

The Wharton School

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