Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> August 2, 2004

WILLIAM COOK – DONALDSON COMPANY INC (DCI)

WILLIAM M. COOK was promoted to Senior Vice President, International, and Chief Financial Officer of Donaldson Company, Inc., in April 2001. Mr. Cook joined Donaldson Company, Inc., in 1980 and has held various leadership positions, including Senior Vice President of Commercial and Industrial, General Manager of High Purity Products, Director of Marketing and Operations, and Director of Logistics. He also served as director of Finance and Administration for Donaldson Europe. Prior to joining Donaldson, he held various financial and analytical positions for the Ford Motor Company in its North American Automotive Operations. Profile
TWST: Please begin with a brief historical sketch of Donaldson Company

and a picture of the things you're doing at the present time.

Mr. Cook: We design, manufacture and sell various types of