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Alex Cirillo, Jr.

Director

Alex Cirillo, Jr. has had a distinguished scientific and business career. After earning a Ph.D. in Chemistry and working as a post-doctoral student in France, Alex joined 3M’s Central Research Laboratories and rose through the ranks to become a 3M Research and Development Vice President. Subsequently, he held posts as President and General Manager of 3M Canada, then a 3M Division Vice President, Vice President of 3M Community Affairs, and Vice President of the 3M Foundation.

Alex’s other affiliations include the MENTTIUM 100 Program; the Itasca Project working group; Chair of Biobusiness Alliance of Minnesota; and founding member of the board of MinnCAN. Alex was appointed by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees.

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