After eight years as CEO and almost 45 years of service, Caterpillar, chairman and CEO D. James Umpleby III will grow to be govt chairman of the board efficient 1 Could. Chief working officer (COO) Joseph E. Creed, a 28-year Caterpillar veteran, will succeed him as CEO and be a part of the board of administrators on 1 Could.
After assuming the function of CEO on 1 January 2017, Umpleby led the event and execution of a brand new technique for long-term worthwhile development, creating important shareholder worth. In 2024, Caterpillar achieved report full-year adjusted revenue per share, which elevated greater than sixfold throughout Umpleby’s tenure as CEO.
“I’m grateful to have had the chance to work with Caterpillar’s devoted international crew of staff and sellers for my total profession. As we rejoice our one hundredth anniversary, we honour those that got here earlier than us establishing a tradition of excellence serving our prospects.” says Umpleby. “I’ve nice confidence in my successor Joe Creed and the whole Government Workplace to steer our international crew as Caterpillar embarks upon our second century of serving to our prospects construct a greater, extra sustainable world.”
Creed joined Caterpillar in 1997 and has held quite a few positions of accelerating duty throughout a number of divisions of Caterpillar. He was promoted to chief monetary officer (CFO) for Caterpillar’s power and transportation enterprise phase in 2013, then to vp of Caterpillar’s finance companies division in 2017.
Creed additionally served as interim CFO for Caterpillar in 2018. He then grew to become vp of the oil and gasoline and marine division and the electrical energy division. In 2021, he was promoted to group president of power and transportation. Efficient 1 November 2023, Creed was appointed to the newly created place of COO.
“For 100 years, our unbelievable individuals have been the inspiration of Caterpillar’s success,” says Creed. “I’m proud to work alongside our gifted Caterpillar staff and sellers as we proceed to assist prospects throughout our numerous companies, from catastrophe restoration and constructing the world’s infrastructure to delivering vital minerals and dependable power. I look ahead to main this superb crew as we construct upon Caterpillar’s legacy of excellence.”
Debra L. Reed-Klages, who has served as a director since June 2015, will stay on the Board as unbiased presiding director, a place she has held since June 2022.
“We’re deeply grateful for Jim’s management and recognize the excellent outcomes he achieved throughout his tenure. His affect on our prospects, sellers, shareholders and staff will proceed for years to return,” says Reed-Klages. “Joe’s choice as CEO is the results of a multi-year succession planning course of by the board of administrators. He’s a confirmed chief with important expertise in Caterpillar’s international companies. We’re assured Joe will place Caterpillar for continued future success.”
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