James Griffith
Director/Board Member at ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
Net worth: 6 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
James W.
Griffith is currently the Chairman at Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network.
He is also an Independent Director at Illinois Tool Works Inc. and a Director at the University of Mount Union.
Additionally, he holds positions as a Director at the National Association of Manufacturers, a Member-Management Board at Stanford University, the President of the World Bearing Association, and the President of the Management Executive Society.
In his former roles, Mr. Griffith served as the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at The Timken Co. from 2002 to 2014.
He was also an Independent Director at Goodrich Corp.
from 2002 to 2012 and an Independent Director at Volvo AB from 2014 to 2021.
Furthermore, he currently holds positions as a Director at The Magnet Group, Inc., the US-China Business Council, and various mining companies such as Homestake Mining Company of California, Martin Marietta Corp., and Bunker Hill Mining Co., Inc.Mr. Griffith obtained his undergraduate degree and an MBA from Stanford University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
0.01% | 2023-12-30 | 20,963 ( 0.01% ) | 6 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
James Griffith active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2012-02-29 |
National Association of Manufacturers
 National Association of Manufacturers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Manufacturers is an organization that works for the success of over 12.9 million people who are involved in manufacturing. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's work is based on four core values that drive the industry. The company commissioned a study in August 2015, which found that the EPA's proposed ozone rule could reduce GDP by $140 billion. The CEO of the company is Jay Timmons. | Director/Board Member | - |
| University of Mount Union | Director/Board Member | - |
Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network
 Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network provides operational consulting, strategy marketing, and technology consultancy services. The private company is based in Cleveland, OH. | Chairman | 2011-08-21 |
| Stanford University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Management Executive Society | President | 2013-02-13 |
| World Bearing Association | President | - |
Former positions of James Griffith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AB VOLVO | Director/Board Member | 2021-03-30 |
| THE TIMKEN COMPANY | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-05-12 |
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Training of James Griffith
| Stanford University | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| THE TIMKEN COMPANY | Producer Manufacturing |
| AB VOLVO | Producer Manufacturing |
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Goodrich Corp.
 Goodrich Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Goodrich Corp. engages in the supply of systems and services to the aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. The company was founded by Benjamin Franklin Goodrich in 1870 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Electronic Technology |
Homestake Mining Company of California
 Homestake Mining Company of California Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Homestake Mining Co. of California was owned gold operations, located in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile and USA. The Company was founded to develop the Homestake mine discovered in the Black Hills of the Dakota Territory in 1876. It was a gold mining company until its diversification into uranium mining. Homestake Mining was headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Martin Marietta Corp. | Electronic Technology |
The Magnet Group, Inc.
 The Magnet Group, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services The Magnet Group, Inc. is a perennial supplier in the promotional products industry. The company is based in Washington, MO and has subsidiaries in the United States and Italy. The company offers a diverse product line to suit any budget, including promotional tool sets, plastic wallet cards, sports bottles, bumper stickers, candy tins, key tags, door hangers, stainless steel mugs, glass clocks, retractable key tags, stadium cushions, car sign magnets, and more. The CEO of the company is Bill Korowitz. | Commercial Services |
National Association of Manufacturers
National Association of Manufacturers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Manufacturers is an organization that works for the success of over 12.9 million people who are involved in manufacturing. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's work is based on four core values that drive the industry. The company commissioned a study in August 2015, which found that the EPA's proposed ozone rule could reduce GDP by $140 billion. The CEO of the company is Jay Timmons. | Commercial Services |
Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network
Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network provides operational consulting, strategy marketing, and technology consultancy services. The private company is based in Cleveland, OH. | Commercial Services |
US-China Business Council
 US-China Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The US-China Business Council is an organization that provides information, advisory, advocacy, and program services to its members. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company focuses on shaping the relationship between the United States and China. USCBC offers research and analyses on Chinese government personnel, member newsletters, and advisory services to answer sector-specific and general investment questions. | Commercial Services |
| Bunker Hill Mining Co., Inc. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| World Bearing Association | |
| Management Executive Society |
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