William M. Brown (businessman) explained

William M. "Bill" Brown is an American business executive. He became the CEO of 3M on May 1, 2024.[1] Mr. Brown is also the former chairman of L3Harris Technologies, a large defense contracting company.[2] Previously, he was the president, CEO and chairman of Harris Corporation,[3] [4] [5] the company that merged with L3 Technologies to create L3Harris Technologies in 2019.[6] [7] [8]

Education

Brown earned a bachelor's degree in 1984, and a master's in 1987, both in mechanical engineering from Villanova University.[9] He received an MBA from the Wharton Business School.[10]

Career

Prior to joining Harris Corporation in 2011, he was senior vice president leading strategy and development for United Technologies Corporation. Before this, he was president of UTC's Fire & Security business. During his 14 years at UTC he acquired executive managerial experience in the US and in other countries.[3] [6] [11] Before UTC he worked for McKinsey & Company as a senior engagement manager, overseeing business relationships.[3]

Memberships and boards

Brown is on the board of directors for the Celanese Corporation,[12] the board of the Fire Department of New York City Foundation,[6] the council of trustees for the Association of the United States Army[6] and the board of trustees of the Florida Institute of Technology.[10] [4] He is chairman of the Aerospace Industries Association executive committee and a member of the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee.[6] He was a member of the American Manufacturing Council before it was dissolved by President Trump.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. . U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission . April 2, 2024 . March 12, 2024 . On March 8, 2024, the Board of Directors of 3M Company (the “Company”) appointed William M. Brown chief executive officer, effective May 1, 2024, succeeding Michael F. Roman..
  2. FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 . . June 30, 2022 . June 30, 2022 . 1 . Consistent with the Merger Agreement and Mr. Brown’s and Mr. Kubasik’s respective employment arrangements, on June 29, 2022, (a) Mr. Brown ceased being Chair of L3Harris and retired from L3Harris; (b) and Mr. Kubasik, age 61, succeeded him as Chair of L3Harris, becoming Chair and Chief Executive Officer of L3Harris, and ceased being Vice Chair of L3Harris..
  3. Web site: A Man for the Time and A Time for the Man . 2019 . Space Coast Business . December 17, 2019.
  4. News: Garcia . Jason . Harris Corp. Plays to Its Strengths . . August 28, 2018 . December 17, 2019.
  5. News: Price . Wayne T. . Harris CEO Bill Brown meets with Trump . . February 23, 2017 . December 17, 2019.
  6. Web site: William M. Brown biography . 2019 . . December 17, 2019.
  7. Web site: CEO / Board of Directors . 2019 . L3 Harris . December 17, 2019.
  8. News: Renshaw . Jarret . Brumpton . Harry . Harris and L3 agree merger to become sixth-largest U.S. defense contracto . . October 14, 2018 . December 17, 2019.
  9. Web site: Notable College of Engineering Alumni . 2019 . Villanova University . December 17, 2019.
  10. Web site: 2019 . Bill Brown Chairman and CEO, L3harris Technologies Inc . December 17, 2019 . Bloomberg .
  11. Web site: UTC Appoints William Brown as Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Development . 2019 . . December 17, 2019.
  12. News: Price . Wayne T. . Brown named to Celanese Corp. board . Florida Today . December 11, 2015 . December 17, 2019.

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