About
James W. Griffith is the retired President and Chief Executive Officer of The Timken Company, having served in that capacity from 2002 to 2014. He has been an ITW director since 2012 and serves on the Compensation, Corporate Governance and Nominating, and Executive Committees.
He joined Timken in 1984 and held positions of increasing responsibility across purchasing and logistics, manufacturing and international operations, including President and Chief Operating Officer from 1999 to 2002.
Roles
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Director · Current role
2012–present
The Timken Company
President and Chief Executive Officer · Manufacturer of bearings, alloy and specialty steels and components.
2002-2014
The Timken Company
President and Chief Operating Officer
1999-2002
The Timken Company
Various functional roles (purchasing and logistics, manufacturing, international operations); led automotive business in North America and bearing business in Asia and Latin America · Joined Timken in 1984.
1996-1999
External Roles
AB Volvo
Director (former)
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Director Compensation
FY 2025
Fees earned or paid in cash
$140,000
All other compensation
$15,000
Also at Illinois Tool Works Inc.