Illinois Tool Works
Mark Deakes PhD MBA is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the fields of research and development, technology research, and optical and authentication technologies. Currently, Mark is engaged with ITW as part of the Speciality Products team since April 2023. Prior to this role, Mark served as Head of Technology Research at De La Rue - Authentication Solutions from October 2020 to March 2023. Mark also held the position of Director of Optical and Authentication Technologies at Reconnaissance International and served as General Secretary and Editor of Holography News for the International Hologram Manufacturers Association from April 2015 to September 2020. During a lengthy tenure at De La Rue from 2000 to April 2015, Mark worked as both a Technical Sales Manager and Technology Development Manager. Earlier experience includes the role of Research Chemist at SunChemical from 1997 to 2000. Mark's academic credentials include a BSc in Chemistry, a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Cardiff University, and an MBA that focused on HR, Marketing, and Finance from The Open University.
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Founded in 1912, ITW (NYSE:ITW) is a global industrial company centered on a differentiated and proprietary business model. The company’s seven industry leading segments leverage the ITW Business Model to generate solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer focused solutions are required. ITW’s 50,000+ dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture. In 2017, the company achieved revenues of $14.3 billion, with roughly half coming from outside North America.