John Banovetz

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Senior Vice President for Innovation and Stewardship and Chief Technology Officer at 3M

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Overview

John Banovetz is the Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, and head of Environmental Responsibility at 3M. He leads the companys global R&D and sustainability efforts, drawing on his Ph. D. in chemistry from Stanford. His career includes extensive technical and business leadership, including managing 3Ms operations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Outside of work, John is a family man who enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He is passionate about outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and fishing. He is also actively involved in his community, serving on the boards of several Minnesota-based nonprofits and foundations.

From 2021 to 2024, he served on President Bidens Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).

Personality Overview

Big Vision Person

Direct & Assertive

Goal-Oriented

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Corporate Sustainability
His role explicitly includes Environmental Responsibility, and he speaks on driving impact through sustainable product innovation and large-scale environmental remediation projects.
R&D Innovation
As CTO, he is focused on accelerating product development through AI and a strategy of making "small bets on innovation" to learn and iterate faster.
STEM Mentorship
He actively champions the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and speaks at universities, showing a clear passion for developing the next generation of scientific talent.

Media Appearances

John Banovetz, 3M Technology‑Executive‑Council. Featured in CNBC

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How 3M's chief technology officer drives innovation, recruits top talent. Featured in BizJournals (Twin Cities)

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Be True to Yourself: Meet 3M's John Banovetz. Featured in American Chemical Society (ACS)

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Work History

7-2017
Senior Vice President for Innovation and Stewardship and Chief Technology Officer at 3M
3-2016 - 7-2017
Managing Director - 3M DACH Region at 3M
5-2015 - 3-2016
Vice President - Corporate Research Laboratory at 3M
12-2012 - 5-2015
Global Business Director - Industrial Adhesives and Tape at 3M
6-2007 - 12-2012
Strategy Manager - Corporate Business Development at 3M

Education

1989 - 1993
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Stanford University
1985 - 1989
BA from Hamline University
1981 - 1985
Education details unavailable from Academy of Holy Angels

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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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