Tools & Accessories · Industrials
Board Member, CEO, COO
2023-06-14–present
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Get SWK alertsChristopher J. Nelson is recorded as Board Member at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) since April 24, 2026, CEO at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) since October 1, 2025 and COO at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) since June 14, 2023. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed June 30, 2025 that Christopher J. Nelson was appointed member of the Board, effective October 1, 2025. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed June 30, 2025 that Christopher J. Nelson was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed May 2, 2023 that Christopher J. Nelson was appointed Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President and President Tools & Outdoor, effective June 14, 2023. The proxy statement of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. reports total compensation of $7,656,246 for Christopher J. Nelson in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $997,462. Disclosed compensation is on record for 3 fiscal years. Christopher J. Nelson has spoken on 1 earnings call across 1 company, most recently for Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. on April 30, 2025. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is classified in the Tools & Accessories industry within the Industrials sector. Other leadership on record at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. includes Donald Allan, Jr. (CEO, Chairman and Board Member), Andrea J. Ayers (Chairman), Debra Crew (Chairman and Board Member) and 7 others.
“On June 29, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Christopher J. Nelson to serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board, effective as of October 1, 2025 (the "Transition Date").”
“On June 29, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Christopher J. Nelson to serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board, effective as of October 1, 2025 (the "Transition Date").”
“I will start with the tools and outdoor first-quarter operating performance. Revenue was approximately $3.3 billion, flat versus the first quarter of 2024. Organic revenue grew 1% driven by volume.”
2026-04-24–present
2025-10-01–present
2023-06-14–present
Tools & Accessories · Industrials
Board Member, CEO, COO
2023-06-14–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) | President and CEO | $997,462 | $7,656,246 |
| 2024 | Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) | President and CEO | $850,000 | $6,713,903 |
| 2023 | Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) | President and CEO | $467,500 | $11,003,818 |