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William M. Brown

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About William M. Brown

William M. Brown is recorded as Chairman at 3M Co (MMM) since March 1, 2025 and CEO at 3M Co (MMM) since May 1, 2024. 3M Co reported in an 8-K filed February 10, 2025 that William M. Brown was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2025. 3M Co reported in an 8-K filed March 12, 2024 that William M. Brown was appointed chief executive officer, effective May 1, 2024. The proxy statement of 3M Co reports total compensation of $21,005,009 for William M. Brown in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $1,800,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 2 fiscal years. 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.

“Also on February 4, 2025, the 3M Board of Directors appointed William M. Brown, Chief Executive Officer of 3M, to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of 3M, effective March 1, 2025.”
3M Co Form 8-K, filed February 10, 2025 · Read the filing
“On March 8, 2024, the Board of Directors of 3M Company (the "Company") appointed William M. Brown chief executive officer, effective May 1, 2024, succeeding Michael F. Roman.”
3M Co Form 8-K, filed March 12, 2024 · Read the filing

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Current role

Conglomerates · Industrials

Chairman, CEO

2024-05-01–present

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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