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About the Company

Founded in 1912, ITW (NYSE:ITW) is a global industrial company centered on a differentiated and proprietary business model. The company`s seven industry leading segments leverage the ITW Business Model to generate solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer focused solutions are required. ITW`s 50,000+ dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture. In 2017, the company achieved revenues of $14.3 billion, with roughly half coming from outside North America.

About the Person

Mike is the Corporate Vice President of Information Technology for Illinois Tool Works.  He has been with ITW since November 2007, prior to joining ITW Mike held various technical and leadership roles in various businesses during his 21 year career with Honeywell, including roles in Service, Sales Support, Field Operations and Information Technology organizations. Mike has a Masters Degree in Communication Systems Strategy and Management from Northwestern University in Evanston IL, and a Bachelors Degree in Telecommunications Management from Roosevelt University in Chicago.  Mike was recognized by Computerworld as a “2006 Premier 100 IT Leader”.  Mike currently resides in a suburb of Chicago with his wife and 3 children.