The British-American Business Council
Chicago

DIRECTOR

Gary F. Anton is the Vice President, Strategic Sourcing of ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.), which employs more than 52,000 people worldwide and operates over 600 business units.

Anton, 56 joined ITW in 1978 and has held position of Director, Audit & Due Diligence Vice President of Administrative Services, and in 2001 Vice President of Strategic Sourcing.

Gary and his wife Maureen reside in South Barrington. Gary has his B.A. from Northern Illinois University.

GARY F. ANTON,
Vice President, Strategic Sourcing
Illinois Tool Works Inc.