People: 3M Co (MMM)

Dr. Frederick J. Palensky, Ph.D., is Executive Vice President - Research and Development, Chief Technology Officer of 3M Company. He was Executive Vice President, Enterprise Services in 2005-2006. In 2002, he served as Executive Vice President, Safety, Security and Protection Services Business. He served as Executive Vice President, Specialty Material Markets and Corporate Services and Vice President and General Manager, 3M ESPE in 2001, Division Vice President, Dental Products Division in 1997 , Division Vice President, Medical Products Technology Division in 1994, Division Vice President, Surgical Division in 1992, General Manager, Surgical Division in 1991, General Manager, Orthopedic Products Division in 1990, Technical Director, Sumitomo 3M Ltd. in 1987, Technical Director, Orthopedic Products Division in 1983, Technical Manager, Vision Care Department in 1981, Technical Supervisor, McGhan Medical Corp./3M in 1980. He was Senior Chemist, 3M Central Research Laboratories in 1977.