H.c. (hak Cheol) Shin

Biography

 Born in Chungju, South Korea, H.C. earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Seoul National University. Just a few years later, he launched a career with 3M that has spanned upwards of three decades – and two continents. He began as a technical service supervisor with 3M Korea in 1984. He went on to become a sales and marketing manager for two divisions, then a business group manager, where he came to value meaningful customer relationships. Throughout his career, H.C. has made it a priority to dedicate a significant portion of his time to listening to customers' challenges, and learning all he can about their businesses. He eventually moved to 3M Philippines in 1995 to become managing director. H.C. takes a measure of pride in the three years he ran 3M Philippines, which overcame regional challenges to double its sales. After his Philippines assignment, he ran three operating divisions at 3M’s headquarters in Minnesota. Then H.C. assumed the role of executive vice president of 3M’s Industrial and Transportation Business in 2005, the position he held until 2011 when he was named executive vice president, International Operations. In July 2017, he was appointed vice chair and executive vice president, reporting directly to 3M chairman, president and CEO Inge Thulin. H.C.’s background has provided broad experience in different geographies, markets and businesses around the globe.

Research Interest

 Business