Director

James W. Griffith

Director·Illinois Tool Works Inc.

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.

Since 2012
Age 72
Tenure 14 yrs

Also at Illinois Tool Works Inc.

CO Christopher A. O'Herlihy President & Chief Executive Officer; Director ES E. Scott Santi Non-Executive Chairman of the Board; Director DB Daniel J. Brutto Director SC Susan Crown Director DF Darrell L. Ford Director KG Kelly J. Grier Director

Roles

Organization Role Dates Details
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Director 2012–present Current role
The Timken Company President and Chief Executive Officer 2002-2014 Manufacturer of bearings, alloy and specialty steels and components.
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 1996-1999 Joined Timken in 1984.

External roles

Organization Role Dates
AB Volvo Director (former)

Related

Source: Illinois Tool Works Inc. proxy statement (SEC Schedule 14A)

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