Manufacturing

Suresh Krishna

Suresh Krishna

Shortly after Suresh Krishna took the helm of Protolabs in May, the Maple Plain-based digital manufacturer reported a turnaround. The company had struggled mid- and post-pandemic, with sales stagnating and
Nick Schneider

Nick Schneider

Nick Schneider is putting his best foot forward with Grail. A footwear designer trained at the London College of Fashion, he brings a refined eye and a maker’s mindset to
Bill Brown

Bill Brown

Bill Brown’s appointment as CEO of Maplewood-based manufacturing giant 3M in March marked a change of direction for the company. Unlike his predecessor Mike Roman, who had been with 3M
Surya Iyer

Surya Iyer

It’s not every day that the federal government writes your business a multimillion-dollar check. Then again, it’s not every business that’s trying to revitalize domestic semiconductor manufacturing. In September, Polar
Devean George

Devean George

Former NBA player Devean George’s retirement plans look a lot different from most athletes. Since leaving the Golden State Warriors in 2010, the North Minneapolis native has developed real estate