GLENVIEW, Ill. -- Illinois Tool Works' (ITW) board of directors has elected Timothy Gardner executive vice president, with responsibility for the company's global consumer packaging businesses as well as the marking, coding and decorating equipment businesses.

Gardner, 54, has been with ITW for 12 years and has held a series of sales and management roles within the consumer packaging businesses. Most recently, he served as group president, consumer products with responsibility for the Mini-Grip, Hi-Cone, Zip Pak, Space Bag and heat transfer businesses. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Bucknell University and an MBA from Farleigh Dickinson University.

"I am pleased that Tim has joined ITW's senior leadership team," said David Speer, chairman and chief executive officer. "Tim's proven management and leadership skills will serve him well in his new role."