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Chris Goralski

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Group President - Safety and Industrial Business Group at 3M
📍 St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Chris Goralski is the Group President for the Safety and Industrial Business at 3M, where he has held various leadership roles since 2005. He leverages a unique background with a PhD in chemical engineering and an MBA to drive growth, environmental stewardship, and business transformation by focusing on customer collaboration and innovation.

Outside of his corporate role, Chris is passionate about outdoor activities, including boating and cycling. During his MBA, he actively worked on commercializing renewable energy technology, reflecting a long-standing interest in sustainable transportation and energy solutions that bridges his personal and professional interests.

Unique fact: While at the University of Minnesota, Chris was part of a venture program focused on developing a biorenewable form of hydrogen.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Group President - Safety and Industrial Business Group
Location
St Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Workforce Development
Actively supports advancing the future workforce, highlighted by 3M's partnership with EuroSkills to provide students with skills and opportunities for their careers.
Material Science Innovation
Champions innovation in material science for mobility, electronics, and data centers, as showcased during his team's presence at CES.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Group President - Safety and Industrial Business Group
3M
9-2020 - 5-2023
President - Industrial Adhesives and Tapes
3M
9-2018 - 9-2020
Vice President - Environmental Stewardship
3M
9-2016 - 9-2018
Vice President - Business Transformation - ERP
3M
10-2014 - 9-2016
Global Business Director - Graphics and Architectural Markets
3M
In the press

Media appearances

3M Announces Senior Management Team Changes. Featured in BioSpace
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3M Group President Sells $925,860 Worth of Shares (but That's Not ...). Featured in Nasdaq
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Education
2004 - 2006
MBA
UMN Carlson School of Management
1994 - 1998
PhD
University of Minnesota
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