Who are Illinois Tool Works's decision-makers?
Illinois Tool Works is led by Christopher A. O'Herlihy, with finance, technology, operations, product, segment, legal, and procurement leaders shaping buying decisions. Sellers should map the offer to the specific segment and operating KPI it improves.
- CEO
- Christopher A. O'Herlihy
- CFO/key exec
- Michael M. Larsen
- Founded
- 1912
- Employees
- Approximately 45,000
- HQ
- Glenview, IL
- Status
- NYSE: ITW
- Christopher A. O'HerlihyPresident and Chief Executive OfficerCEO since 2024Leads ITW's decentralized operating model, enterprise initiatives, and seven-segment portfolio.
- Michael M. LarsenSenior Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerCFO since 2013Owns finance, investor relations, capital allocation, and enterprise performance.
- Jay L. HendersonSenior Vice President, Specialty ProductsSegment leaderImportant technology and product leader across differentiated industrial platforms.
- E. Scott SantiExecutive ChairmanFormer CEO; Executive Chairman since 2024Board-level leader and architect of ITW's enterprise strategy and business model.
Who leads Illinois Tool Works?
Christopher A. O'Herlihy is President and Chief Executive Officer. The broader leadership group includes Michael M. Larsen, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Jay L. Henderson, Senior Vice President, Specialty Products; E. Scott Santi, Executive Chairman.
Who actually makes buying decisions at Illinois Tool Works?
Decision-making depends on the offer. Product, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, IT, cybersecurity, finance, procurement, legal, sustainability, field service, and segment leadership can all be required, with executive sponsorship needed for enterprise-wide systems or high-risk operational changes.
How is Illinois Tool Works organized as it scales?
Illinois Tool Works operates through segments, brands, product families, channels, facilities, and regional teams. A seller should identify whether the first buyer is a corporate function, a segment P&L, a plant or field operation, a distributor/dealer organization, or an IT shared-services team.
As of June 2026.Sources:Illinois Tool Works leadershipIllinois Tool Works annual reports
Illinois Tool Works — frequently asked questions
