Christopher A. O’Herlihy
President and Chief Executive Officer, Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Relevant Skills And Experience:
- Business Operation and Leadership: Extensive experience acquired in his executive positions, through which he has acquired deep knowledge and experience in all aspects of business operations, including strategy development, product development, emerging markets and financial performance and structure
- International Business: Significant expertise acquired while overseeing business operations in Europe, South America and Asia
- Manufacturing: In-depth understanding of complex manufacturing operations gained during his more than 30 years with Illinois Tool Works, a diversified industrial manufacturer
- Talent Management: Significant experience gained in leading and developing high-performing and key talent, including executive-level talent, through his over ten years serving in executive leadership positions
Business Experience:
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.:
- Vice Chair (2015-2023)
- Executive Vice President, with worldwide responsibility for Illinois Tool Works’ Food Equipment Group (2010-2015)
- Group President – Food Equipment Group Worldwide (2010)
- Group President – Food Equipment Group International (2009-2010)
- For almost 30 years, served in various positions of increasing responsibility, including as Group President of the Polymers and Fluids Group
Other Public Company Boards:
- Illinois Tool Works (since 2024)