Investor Relations

Investor Relations

Board of Directors

David B. Speer

Director Since 2003

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (Engineered Components and Industrial Systems and Consumables). Mr. Speer joined Illinois Tool Works in 1978. In October 1995, he was elected Executive Vice President of worldwide construction products businesses and in 2003 assumed similar responsibilities for the company’s Wilsonart businesses. He was elected President of Illinois Tool Works in August 2004, Chief Executive Officer in August 2005 and Chairman in May 2006. Mr. Speer is a member of the Chicago Economic Club and also a director or member of a number of other business and community organizations.