3M Welcomes Neil G. Mitchill, Jr. to Its Board of Directors
3M Welcomes Neil G. Mitchill, Jr. to Its Board of Directors
In a significant move, 3M (NYSE: MMM) has announced the election of Neil G. Mitchill, Jr. to its Board of Directors, with his term commencing on February 6, 2026. This appointment reflects the company's commitment to fostering strong leadership and expertise in financial management within its board structure.
Neil Mitchill brings a wealth of experience to 3M, having served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at RTX Corporation since 2021. His extensive background in financial management encompasses several key areas, including financial reporting, planning and analysis, investor relations, internal auditing, tax, and treasury functions. Prior to his leadership at RTX, Mr. Mitchill held various financial roles within United Technologies Corporation (UTC) before its merger with Raytheon Company in 2020. His experiences range from being the Acting Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of UTC to serving as the Vice President and CFO of UTC's Pratt & Whitney division.
Mr. Mitchill's career spans over 25 years in finance, with a notable 17-year tenure at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where he excelled in both client service and as a lead partner. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Providence College, laying a solid foundation for his subsequent career in finance.
William Brown, 3M's Chairman and CEO, expressed confidence in Mitchill’s capabilities, stating, "Neil is an accomplished executive with over 25 years of finance experience as well as strategic leadership on complex business issues. His deep financial expertise, strategic acumen, and broad business experience will be invaluable to our board, shareholders, and customers, and I look forward to working with him."
Mitchill's role on the board will also include membership in both the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee, further underscoring his integral role in shaping the financial and governance strategies of the company.
About 3M: 3M operates at the intersection of innovation and technology to transform industries around the globe. The company's extensive repertoire of products and innovative solutions is a testament to its mission of solving complex problems for customers while applying scientific principles. Through a combination of diverse technology platforms and operational excellence, 3M aims to deliver customer-focused solutions that meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. To find out more about 3M's initiatives and future plans, visit their dedicated news site at 3M.com/news.