3M is welcoming a new member to its Board of Directors. 
The St. Paul-based manufacturing and technology company announced that Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Cummins Incorporated, has been elected to 3M’s Board of Directors, effective June 5th.
Rumsey has also been appointed to the board’s Science, Technology and Sustainability Committee.
In announcing the appointment, 3M Chairman and CEO William Brown called Rumsey a highly respected leader with significant experience driving growth through innovation and technology in global industrial markets. Brown said her perspective will be valuable as 3M continues to execute its strategic priorities and focus on long-term value creation.
Rumsey has led Cummins, a global power solutions company, as CEO since August of 2022 and has served as board chair since 2023. During her career with the company, she has held several key leadership positions, including President and Chief Operating Officer, head of the Components business, and Chief Technical Officer.
A mechanical engineer by training, Rumsey earned her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and a master’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
In a statement, Rumsey said she is honored to join the 3M Board, calling 3M an iconic company with a long history of innovation and a strong global presence. She says she looks forward to working with the board and leadership team to support the company’s strategic goals and future growth.
For 3M, the appointment adds another experienced industrial and technology executive to its board leadership team.
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