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Ernest Santi
Chairman at
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
Net worth: 77 M $ as of 27/02/2026
Profile
Currently, Ernest Scott Santi holds the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Chairman for Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago and Chairman of Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Mr. Santi is also on the board of 14 other companies. Mr. Santi received an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2026 | 264,216 ( 0.09% ) | 77 M $ | 27/02/2026 | |
| 28/02/2026 | 303 ( 0% ) | 346 853 $ | 27/02/2026 |
Ernest Santi active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. | Chairman | 30/04/2015 |
| W.W. GRAINGER, INC. | Director/Board Member | 30/11/2010 |
ITW Global Brands | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences Inst | Director/Board Member | - |
Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago
 Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organization of senior leaders in the region who represents the business, education, cultural and philanthropic sectors | Chairman | 11/02/2020 |
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 Lyric Opera of Chicago Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides live theatrical presentations | Director/Board Member | - |
Art Institute of Chicago
 Art Institute of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
The Big Shoulders Fund
 The Big Shoulders Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial support to catholic schools | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Ernest Santi
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Training of Ernest Santi
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
94
1st degree connections
23
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
|---|---|
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
 W.W. Grainger, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products | Distribution Services |
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
 Illinois Tool Works Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures automotive components & fasteners, test, measurement and electronic equipment, food equipment, polymers & fluids | Producer Manufacturing |
Northwestern University
Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Illinois
 University of Illinois Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
 Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago General GovernmentGovernment Federal reserve bank | Government |
Junior Achievement of Chicago
 Junior Achievement of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational services | Commercial Services |
Rush System for Health
 Rush System for Health Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as medical center | Health Services |
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides live theatrical presentations | Consumer Services |
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Commercial Club of Chicago
 The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization | Commercial Services |
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association
 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates music bands and orchestra | Consumer Services |
MAPI, Inc.
 MAPI, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a nonprofit organization that connects manufacturing leaders with the ideas they need to make smarter decisions | Commercial Services |
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois)
 The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues | Commercial Services |
Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science & Industry
 Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum | Consumer Services |
Ravinia Festival Association
 Ravinia Festival Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides professional music shows | Consumer Services |
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
 The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as independent nonpartisan membership organization that provides insight and influence the public disclosure on critical global issues | Commercial Services |
Rush University Medical Center
 Rush University Medical Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care services | Health Services |
The Big Shoulders Fund
The Big Shoulders Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial support to catholic schools | Commercial Services |
United Way of Metro Chicago, Inc.
 United Way of Metro Chicago, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operate as non-profit organization, which allocate funds for health, education, financial stability and safety | Commercial Services |
Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago
Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organization of senior leaders in the region who represents the business, education, cultural and philanthropic sectors | Commercial Services |
Kellogg School of Management
 Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
ITW Global Brands | |
Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences Inst |
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