David Parry

Director/Board Member at

The Field Museum of Natural History

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David C.
Parry currently works at The Field Museum of Natural History, as Trustee and The Executives Club of Chicago, as Member.
Dr. Parry also formerly worked at Illinois Tool Works Inc., as Vice Chairman from 2010 to 2017, Meritor, Inc., as Director in 2017, Celanese Corp., as Director in 2017, The Adhesive & Sealant Council, Inc., as Director, IDEX Corp., as Independent Director from 2012 to 2025, The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois), as Member, and Hamilton-Wenham Youth Soccer Association, Inc., as President.
Dr. Parry received his undergraduate degree in 1974 and graduate degree in 1975 from The University of Manchester and doctorate degree in 1977 from The University of Manchester.

David Parry active positions

Companies	Position	Start
The Executives Club of Chicago The Executives Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a premier membership organization and business forum	Corporate Officer/Principal	25/07/2011
The Field Museum of Natural History The Field Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a public museum	Director/Board Member	25/07/2011

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Former positions of David Parry

Companies	Position	End
IDEX CORPORATION	Director/Board Member	08/05/2025
MERITOR, INC.	Director/Board Member	24/08/2017
CELANESE CORPORATION	Director/Board Member	16/08/2017
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.	Director/Board Member	30/04/2017
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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IDEX Corp. IDEX Corp. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and supplies industrial pumps & other engineering equipment	Producer Manufacturing
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Illinois Tool Works Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures automotive components & fasteners, test, measurement and electronic equipment, food equipment, polymers & fluids	Producer Manufacturing
Meritor, Inc. Meritor, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures drivetrain, braking, axle and suspension systems	Producer Manufacturing
Celanese Corp. Celanese Corp. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Produces acetyl products and engineered polymers	Process Industries
The University of Manchester The University of Manchester Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Field Museum of Natural History The Field Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a public museum	Consumer Services
The Executives Club of Chicago The Executives Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a premier membership organization and business forum	Commercial Services
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues	Commercial Services
The Adhesive & Sealant Council, Inc. The Adhesive & Sealant Council, Inc. The Adhesive & Sealant Council, Inc. is a North American nonprofit trade association representing companies in the adhesive and sealant industry. The private company is based in Bethesda, MD. The organization serves as a unified voice and information source for the sector, which is involved in automotive, aerospace, construction, electronics, and consumer goods markets. It provides member benefits such as access to industry reports, market data, ASTM standards, educational programs, and networking events. The council supports industry advancement by encouraging collaboration among manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and consultants.
Hamilton-Wenham Youth Soccer Association, Inc. Hamilton-Wenham Youth Soccer Association, Inc. The Hamilton-Wenham Youth Soccer Association, Inc. is a company based in South Hamilton, MA.