Technological Leadership Institute

Paul R. Hansen

Associate Director - TLI
Senior Fellow

President & CEO, Minnepura Technologies Inc.
CPR Global Solutions LLC, Partner
Gopher Angels, Investor/Advisor

prhansen@umn.edu

+1 612 625 0371

Overview
Programs & Courses
Expertise
Consulting

Overview

Biography

Paul Hansen is an executive with over 25 years of experience in operational leadership at 3M Co. Hansen has substantial experience with new business development, operations and global business management having led 3M operations within highly competitive consumer, medical and industrial markets globally. Known for creating and implementing strategic plans that solve critical business/customer issues while driving new business growth.

Education

Master of Business Administration
Curtis L. Carlson School of Management
University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry and Economics
St. Olaf College

Economics
University of Cambridge
United Kingdom

Programs & Courses

Programs

Master of Science in Management of Technology
Master of Science in Medical Device Innovation

Courses

Developing New Technology Products (MOT 8212)

Expertise

Global Innovation
Global Strategic Planning
International Business Development
Global Operations Management
Technology Development
Acquisition Planning & Integration
Cross Functional Leadership
P&L

Consulting

3M Company: 25 years in various positions, including: President & Managing Director - 3M Mexico, General Manager - Consumer Health Care, Executive Director - Europe & Middle East, Global Business Director - Home Improvment Division, Global Marketing Director - Home Care; Minnepura Technologies Inc. (President & CEO)