Chris Goralski
Group President - Safety and Industrial Business Group
3M•St Paul, Minnesota, United States
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In my role as Group President, Safety and Industrial Business Group at 3M, I lead a team that collaborates with our customers to transform the way work gets done around the world. Every day, I am inspired by my passion for the industries and communities we serve, which comes through in how I keep innovation, long-term thinking and creative problem-solving top of mind. I believe 3Mers’ sense of curiosity is what sets us apart to deliver results for customers and grow our company. When I’m not in the office, you’ll find me outside – I love boating, cycling and getting out on the golf course as often as Minnesota’s weather lets me!
Career Timeline
- 3MCurrentJul 2013–Present· 13 yrs 2 mos
- President, Safety and Industrial Business GroupCurrentMay 2023–Present
- President - Industrial Adhesives and TapesSep 2020–May 2023
- Vice President - Environmental StewardshipSep 2018–Sep 2020
- Vice President - Business Transformation - ERPSep 2016–Sep 2018
- Global Business Director - Graphics and Architectural MarketsOct 2014–Sep 2016
- Director - Strategy and Corporate DevelopmentJul 2013–Oct 2014
- May 2011–Jul 2013· 2 yrs 2 mos
- CEOMay 2011–Jul 2013
- Aug 2006–May 2011· 4 yrs 9 mos
- Global Business Manager - Automotive Engineered Films2011–May 2011
- Manager - Strategic Planning and Business DevelopmentDec 2008–2011
- Strategic Business DevelopmentAug 2006–Nov 2008
- Sep 1998–Jun 2004· 5 yrs 9 mos
- Technical Leader / Staff Technical SpecialistSep 1998–Jun 2004
- 1994–Aug 1994· 7 mos
- Engineer, Process1994–Aug 1994
Education
MBA
Strategy and Business Development
UMN Carlson School of Management
PhD
Chemical Engineering
University of Minnesota
BSE
Chemical Engineering
University of Michigan