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William Brown

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About William Brown

William Brown is recorded as CEO at 3M Co (MMM). The proxy statement of 3M Co reports total compensation of $21,005,009 for William Brown in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $1,800,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 2 fiscal years. William Brown has spoken on 3 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for 3M Co on April 21, 2026. 3M Co is classified in the Conglomerates industry within the Industrials sector. Other leadership on record at 3M Co includes Bryan C. Hanson (CEO), Michael F. Roman (CEO and Chairman), Michael Roman (CEO and Chairman) and 7 others.

William Brown on recent calls

“We delivered solid operating performance in Q1 with earnings per share of $2.14, up mid-teens versus last year. Operating margin increased 30 basis points to 23.8%, and free cash flow was over $500 million, up double digits.”
CEO, 3M Co Q1 FY2026 Earnings Call ·
“The 3M team delivered another strong quarter in Q3 with organic sales growth of 3.2%, the fourth consecutive quarter of positive organic growth across all 3 business groups against a macro backdrop that is largely unchanged and generally soft.”
CEO, 3M Co Q3 FY2025 Earnings Call ·
“We had another quarter of strong performance with second quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.16, up 12% versus last year and above expectations. Organic sales growth was 1.5% with all three business groups reporting positive growth for the third quarter in a row.”
CEO, 3M Co Q2 FY2025 Earnings Call ·

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Leadership on record at 3M Co

Executive compensation

Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.

Fiscal year Company Salary Total
2025 3M Co (MMM) $1,800,000 $21,005,009
2024 3M Co (MMM) $1,200,000 $21,191,031

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