3M Appoints David P. Bozeman to its Board of Directors

Key Takeaways:

• 3M has named David P. Bozeman to its Board of Directors, effective February 2024.
• Bozeman is currently the CEO of C.H. Robinson, a leading logistics and supply chain company.
• He brings extensive leadership experience from Amazon, Caterpillar, and Ford.
• His appointment aligns with 3M’s focus on growth, innovation, and operational efficiency.

David P. Bozeman Joins 3M’s Board

3M has officially appointed David P. Bozeman to its Board of Directors, further strengthening its leadership team. Bozeman, the current President and CEO of C.H. Robinson, brings decades of experience in logistics, manufacturing, and operations. His expertise is expected to support 3M’s ongoing strategic initiatives and transformation efforts.

“We are excited to welcome David to 3M’s Board,” said Mike Roman, 3M Chairman and CEO. “His deep knowledge of global supply chains and operational excellence will be invaluable as we continue to drive long-term value for our customers and shareholders.”

Bozeman’s Leadership Background

Bozeman has built an impressive career across several major companies. He previously served as Vice President, Ford Customer Service Division, and Vice President, Enthusiast Vehicles, for Ford Blue of Ford Motor Company, from 2022 to 2023. Prior to joining Ford, he served as Senior Vice President, Amazon Transportation Services of Amazon.com, Inc. from 2017 to 2022. Before that, he held roles of increasing seniority at Caterpillar, Inc. from 2008 to 2016, ultimately serving as Senior Vice President Enterprise Systems. Earlier in his career, he spent 16 years at Harley-Davidson, Inc. from 1992 to 2008.

With his background in transportation, logistics, and manufacturing, Bozeman is well-positioned to support 3M’s goals, particularly in supply chain optimization and operational efficiency.

3M’s Ongoing Transformation

3M has been undergoing significant organizational changes, including the planned spin-off of its healthcare business. The company’s focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence makes Bozeman’s expertise a strong addition to the Board.

Mr. Bozeman serves on the Boards of Directors of The Brookings Institution and The Conservation Fund, and he also served on the Board of Directors of Weyerhaeuser from 2015 to 2017. 

Mr. Bozeman received an MS in Engineering Management from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and a BS in Manufacturing Design from Bradley University.

"Dave brings to the 3M Board 30-plus years of experience and leadership at industry-leading companies, with a focus across supply chains, manufacturing, digital, and customer service, along with expertise in reinventing complex operating models," said Brown.  "His insights will be invaluable to our board, shareholders, and customers, and I look forward to working with him."