Inge Thulin is a renowned business executive and the Chief Executive Officer of the global conglomerate 3M. He is well-known for his leadership style and for his commitment to excellence in the business world. Inge Thulin was born and raised in Sweden, where he studied engineering and earned his Master's degree from the Royal Institute of Technology. After graduating, he served as a production manager at Electrolux, a Swedish multinational kitchen appliance manufacturing company. He then moved to the Nordic region to become the president of Jotun, an international marine & industrial paint company. In this role, he played a key role in expanding the company to more than a dozen countries within the region. Thulin joined 3M in 2012 and assumed the role of CEO in 2014. He has since steered 3M's strategic growth, making it one of the world's top 10 companies in terms of sales and market capitalization. Under his leadership, 3M's revenues have grown from $29.8 billion in 2013 to $32.3 billion in 2016. The leadership skills displayed by Thulin are highly valued. His emphasis on collaboration, respect for the people he leads, and a focus on developing organic growth are key roadmaps for 3M's success. His expertise in cost management, global market management and operational excellence has enabled 3M to maximize its competitive edge. His leadership style has been recognized with numerous awards, including the CEO of the Year Award by the Business Insider Magazine, Global Business Leader of the Year Award by the American Chamber of Commerce, and President’s Medal by the Institute of Business Valuation. Thulin's commitment to excellence and continuous product innovation have seen 3M become a respected leader in its categories. His ability to balance the needs of shareholders, employees, customers and the environment has helped 3M remain profitable while staying true to its core values of innovation and sustainability.
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