Stephen Shafer
Former Automotive & Aerospace Division President, 3M
Stephen Shafer is a global operations leader who drove 3M's transformation and growth across multiple divisions during his 14-year tenure from 2010-2024. He scaled businesses in the U.S. and China, blending strategy, supply chain, and innovation to deliver revenue and efficiency in manufacturing-heavy sectors.
As President of the Automotive and Aerospace Solutions Division (2020-2024), he led strategy, sales, and operations for high-tech adhesives and materials. Earlier, he ran Greater China as Managing Director (2016-2019), spearheaded Business Transformation as SVP (2014-2016), and held VP roles in Industrial Adhesives, Strategic Marketing, and Safety divisions—always tying execution to bold priorities via OKRs.