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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGE
Monday 22. June 2009 - Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Timothy Gardner executive vice president, with responsibility for the Companys global consumer packaging businesses as well as the marking, coding and decorating equipment businesses.
Mr. Gardner, 54, has been with ITW for 12 years and has held a series of sales and management roles within the consumer packaging businesses. Most recently, he served as group president, consumer products with responsibility for the Mini-Grip, Hi-Cone, Zip Pak, Space Bag, and heat transfer businesses. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Bucknell University and an MBA from Farleigh Dickinson University.
“I am pleased that Tim has joined ITWs senior leadership team,” said David B. Speer, chairman and chief executive officer. “Tims proven management and leadership skills will serve him well in his new role.”