08:48 AM EDT, 03/12/2024 (MT Newswires) -- 3M ( MMM ) said Tuesday that it has appointed William Brown as its chief executive officer, succeeding Michael Roman, effective May 1.

Brown is the former chair and CEO of L3Harris Technologies ( LHX ) , 3M ( MMM ) said.

Roman will take on the role of executive chairman of the company's board, effective May 1, 3M ( MMM ) added.

Shares of 3M ( MMM ) were up nearly 4% in recent Tuesday premarket activity.

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