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Chris Nelson

Chris Nelson

President and Chief Executive Officer

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

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Experience34+ Years
LevelLeadership

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Current
    May 2023–Present· 3 yrs 4 mos
    • President and Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      Oct 2025–Present
    • Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President and President of Tools & Outdoor
      May 2023–Oct 2025
  • Carrier
    Jul 2012–May 2023· 10 yrs 10 mos
    • President, HVAC
      Apr 2020–May 2023
    • President, Commercial HVAC
      Apr 2018–Apr 2020
    • President, North America HVAC
      Jul 2012–Apr 2018
  • Carrier
    2004–2012· 8 yrs
    • Vice President, Sales and Marketing
      2009–2012
    • Vice President and General Manager, Commercial Unitary Systems
      2006–2009
    • Director, Residential HVAC Product Marketing
      2004–2006
  • McKinsey & Company
    2000–2004· 4 yrs
    • Consultant and Engagement Manager
      2000–2004
  • Johnson & Johnson
    1996–1998· 2 yrs
    • Representative, Sales
      1996–1998
  • US Army
    1992–1996· 4 yrs
    • IT Officer
      1992–1996

Education

Masters

Business

Cornell University

Bachelors

University of Notre Dame

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