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John Banovetz

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Senior Vice President for Innovation and Stewardship and Chief Technology Officer at 3M
📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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).

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President for Innovation and Stewardship and Chief Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Priorities

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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.
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Career

Work history

7-2017
Senior Vice President for Innovation and Stewardship and Chief Technology Officer
3M
3-2016 - 7-2017
Managing Director - 3M DACH Region
3M
5-2015 - 3-2016
Vice President - Corporate Research Laboratory
3M
12-2012 - 5-2015
Global Business Director - Industrial Adhesives and Tape
3M
6-2007 - 12-2012
Strategy Manager - Corporate Business Development
3M
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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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Education
1989 - 1993
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Stanford University
1985 - 1989
BA
Hamline University
1981 - 1985
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Academy of Holy Angels
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