Accelerating our Progress: 3M Transportation and Electronics Business Introduces New Leader

Wendy Bauer has joined 3M as Group President for the company's Transportation and Electronics Business Group. Wendy will lead 3M's business segments focused on electronics, automotive and aerospace, commercial solutions, advanced materials, and transportation safety.

Wendy joins 3M after leading the global automotive and manufacturing organization for Amazon Web Services. She has more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, where her focus on innovation has been rooted in collaboration. Wendy has been recognized as a Top-25 Women in Automotive by Automobilewoche in Europe (2024), a Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Leader by MotorTrend (2023), and a Top-100 Women in North America Auto Industry (2020).

"Good leadership means setting a bold North Star and mission for the organization that inspires customer-obsession, creativity, risk-taking and ownership of results," says Wendy. "I believe in setting ambitious goals that inspire both the organization and stakeholders, and I understand the importance of aligning resources with strategic priorities while continuously building the capabilities needed to achieve long-term success."

Learn more about Wendy in her full biography on our website.