# Chris O’Herlihy

> Chris O’Herlihy is president and chief executive officer of Illinois Tool Works, based in Glenview, Illinois. An ITW employee since 1989, he led food-equipment businesses and served as vice chairman before becoming the company’s eighth CEO in January 2024. His public leadership agenda centers on organic growth, Customer-Back Innovation and the company’s decentralized operating culture.

- **Role:** President & Chief Executive Officer at Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- **Organizations:** Illinois Tool Works Inc., Masco Corporation
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science, University College Cork, Master of Science, University of Massachusetts
- **Known for:** Became the eighth CEO in ITW’s history., Advanced through segment leadership and the vice chairmanship during a career at ITW beginning in 1989., Led worldwide Food Equipment; its North American businesses received the 2013 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award.

## Career timeline

- **1989** — Joined Illinois Tool Works.
- **Before 2009** — Served as group president within Polymers & Fluids.
- **2009** — Became group president, Food Equipment International.
- **2010** — Promoted to group president, Food Equipment Worldwide; elected executive vice president with worldwide Food Equipment responsibility.
- **2014** — Executive sponsor of ITW’s Early in Career Program.
- **2015-08** — Became vice chairman of ITW.
- **2023-09** — Announced as successor to CEO E. Scott Santi.
- **2024-01-01** — Became president and CEO and joined ITW’s board.

## Achievements

- Became the eighth CEO in ITW’s history.
- Advanced through segment leadership and the vice chairmanship during a career at ITW beginning in 1989.
- Led worldwide Food Equipment; its North American businesses received the 2013 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award.
- Serves on the board of Masco Corporation.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — ITW reported Q2 revenue of $4.30 billion, organic revenue growth of 4.5% and operating margin of 26.7%, and raised its full-year guidance.
- **2026-03** — Co-signed ITW’s 2025 annual-report letter with non-executive chairman E. Scott Santi, outlining priorities heading into 2026.

## Links

- Website: https://www.itw.com/about-itw/leadership/christopher-a-o-herlihy/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-o%E2%80%99herlihy-2a0201331

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Last updated: 2026-10-21