John Morikis

Former CEO, The Sherwin-Williams Company

Independent Director since: 2025

Board Committees

Select Skills and Experiences

Global / International: John led Sherwin-Williams through a significant strategic transformation, which focused on industry commoditization, innovation and customer solutions. Under his leadership, the company expanded its geographic footprint, resilient supply chain and portfolio to 123 counties, successfully completed a $11.3 billion acquisition of an international coatings business and launched a global R&D innovation center.
Consumer / Retail: Over his 40-year career at Sherwin-Williams, John demonstrated an extensive understanding of retail and business customer needs, along with broad market insights, which enabled him to successfully guide the company through variable macroeconomic headwinds while sustaining growth. Under his leadership the company delivered record profitability and 13 consecutive years of increased sales.
Technology / Technology Strategy: John has led the development of customer-focused innovative technologies to maximize consumer experience and efficiency, including the launch of a color capture mobile app and a first of its kind microbicidal paint.

Professional Highlights

The Sherwin-Williams Company, a global paints and coatings manufacturer and distributor

Executive Chairman (2023-2024)
CEO (2016-2023), Board Chair (2017-2023)
President and COO (2006-2016)
President, Paint Stores (1999-2006)
Sales and Marketing leadership roles of increasing responsibility (1984-2006)

Public Board Directorships

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