Michael F. Roman

Michael F. Roman is an American executive who currently serves as the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of 3M. (MMM ) Prior to being named CEO in 2018, he served as chief strategy officer and chief operating officer, among other positions since joining the company in 1988. Roman also serves on the board of trustees of the University of Minnesota Foundation.

Early in his career, Roman worked for the Hughes Aircraft Company. He has been employed by 3M for more than 30 years, joining as a senior design engineer in 1988. Since then, Roman has held a variety of positions, working for the company in the United States, Europe, and Asia. He oversaw operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa while living in Brussels. He also led 3M Korea and served as chief strategy officer (CSO) for approximately ten years. Roman led the industrial business group, 3M's largest division at the time, during 2014–2017. He became chief operating officer (COO) and executive vice president on July 1, 2017; during his tenure, he managed international operations as well as 3M's five business divisions. Roman began serving as chief executive officer (CEO) in July 2018, and became chairman of the board of directors in mid-2019. He earned $12.9 million and $18.3 million in 2018 and 2019, respectively