W. James Farrell, 64, Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Illinois Tool Works Inc., a multinational manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners, components, assemblies and systems.
Farrell served in various executive capacities since joining ITW before becoming Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in 1996. He retired as Chief Executive Officer in 2005 and as Chairman in 2006. Farrell is on the boards of the following public companies in addition to 3M: Abbott Laboratories, The Allstate Corporation, and UAL Corporation. Director since 2006 |