Paul Acito

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About Paul Acito

As a Global Division President and CMO, former 3M and Medtronic executive, I have delivered multi-billion-dollar revenue growth by leading global and international teams, designing, transforming, and optimizing businesses. I am known for visonary and transformative strategy development for global businesses through people, process, innovation, M&A and digital.MY BROAD INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE INCLUDES Energy Infrastructure, Water Infrastructure, Transportation, Safety, Industrial, Medical Devices, Wearables, and Aerospace. My technical experience encompasses IoT, AI, Optics, Advanced Materials, Non-Wovens, and others. A collaborative, decisive, and disciplined leader with high energy and creativity, I develop high-performing teams that address complex business issues and consistently achieve results. I am known for Transformational Leadership, Turnaround, and multi-billion-dollar customer success.MY BACKGROUNDCurrently, I am the President of Lyftbridge Innovation, an early-stage AI start-up. Lyftbridge has 5 provisional patents, including the Oricool™ Natural Fit Origami mask, featured at the Smithsonian Design Museum.Previously, I served as VP and Global Corporate Officer for the Medtronic Diabetes Division, Medtronic's fastest-growing business group. As CMO, I led the implementation of Medtronic’s first direct-to-consumer marketing campaign, restructured the global marketing organization, realigned leadership and banked significant cost savings.Before Medtronic, I served as global Division President for several multi-billion dollar 3M businesses including Personal Safety, Traffic Safety, Aerospace and Commercial Transportation, and Infrastructure Protection. I also served as the Chief Marketing Officer for 3M Worldwide.EXTENSIVE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE ACROSS ASIA, EUROPE, EMEA, AND THE UNITED STATES - including 10 years living abroad. I was Managing Director of 3M Thailand, Board President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, EMEA Director/VP for Commercial Solutions Business, and Director/VP for Optical Systems in Asia.An expert in Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile, I provide a state-of-the-art process improvement toolset for business transformation having lead 3M’s and Medtronic’s digital and Agile marketing transformations.A FEW THINGS ABOUT ME• I am passionate about diversity, social justice and AI.• I believe in the promise of technology and that inspired business leadership can change the world.• Priorities #1 Trust and Safety,#2 Compliance,#3 Deliver Results.Contact me at paul@lyftbridge.com