Caterpillar Org chart
This Caterpillar org chart highlights the company’s organizational structure and leadership team, including key executives such as Jim Umpleby (Chairman & CEO) , Joseph E. Creed (CEO) , and Jim Dugan (Chief Of Staff, Office Of The Chairman And CEO) . It provides a clear overview of the leadership team’s roles and how they work together to achieve organizational goals and ensure effective management across all functions.
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Caterpillar Leadership Team
Executives
Profile Summary
Jim Umpleby
Chairman & CEO
Jim joined Solar Turbines, now a Caterpillar subsidiary, in 1980 as an associate engineer. During his career at Caterpillar, he has held a variety of positions in engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales and services. Jim became president of Solar Turbines and a Caterpillar vice president in 2010; from 2013 to 2016 he led Caterpillar’s Energy & Transportation business segment as group president. He has served as CEO since January 1, 2017 and was elected chairman of the board of directors on December 12, 2018.
Joseph E. Creed
CEO
Joe Creed is a group president of Caterpillar Inc. with responsibility for the Energy & Transportation segment, which includes the Rail Division, Solar Turbines, Large Power Systems Division (LPSD), Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD), Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division, Electric Power Division and Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division. Creed joined Caterpillar in 1997 and has held numerous positions of increasing responsibility across multiple divisions of Caterpillar. He was promoted to chief financial officer for Caterpillar’s Energy & Transportation business segment in 2013 and promoted to vice president of Caterpillar's Finance Services Division in 2017. Creed also served as interim Chief Financial Officer for Caterpillar in 2018 and, most recently, as vice president of the Oil & Gas and Marine Division and the Electric Power Division. Creed graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He completed Caterpillar’s flagship executive leadership program conducted by Stanford University specifically for Caterpillar leaders, dealers and suppliers. He is a Certified Public Accountant. Creed serves on the Western Illinois University Department of Accounting & Finance advisory board; is an Executive Board Member of the Caterpillar Foundation; and is the executive sponsor of the Caterpillar Employee Resource Group known as ADEPT (Abled and Disabled Employees Partnering Together). He is also a member of the board and Vice Chairman for Easterseals of Central Illinois.
Jim Dugan
Chief Of Staff, Office Of The Chairman And CEO
Jim Dugan is Chief Of Staff, Office Of The Chairman And CEO at Caterpillar.
John Newman
President & CEO of Progress Rail, SVP of Caterpillar Inc.
John Newman is President & CEO of Progress Rail, SVP of Caterpillar Inc. at Caterpillar.
Nicole M. Puza
Corporate Secretary & Associate General Counsel
Nicole Puza, also known as Nikki, is currently serving as the Corporate Secretary & Associate General Counsel at Caterpillar Inc. Nicole (Nikki) previously worked as an Associate at Baker McKenzie and Mayer Brown. Nicole holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Chicago Law School and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Chicago.
Previous or Current Companies (Board, Advisor, Employer)
Mayer Brown
Aude L.j. Maradiaga Pujula
Regional Chief Economist EAME
Aude L.J. Maradiaga Pujula, PhD, currently serves as the Regional Chief Economist for the EAME region at Caterpillar Inc., with a career trajectory at the company that includes roles as a Senior Economist and Data Analyst in parts pricing since March 2015. Prior to Caterpillar, Aude held the position of Market Communication & Research Representative at DuPont, focusing on crop protection across Turkey, the Middle East, and Africa. Aude's academic background includes a PhD in Agricultural Economics and Econometrics from Louisiana State University, complemented by a Master's in Agricultural Engineering from L'Institut Agro Montpellier. Notable research contributions include evaluating Ghana's export performance and analyzing feedstock resource use for ethanol production in the U.S. Aude has also engaged in various international projects, including development assistance monitoring for USAID and socio-economic analyses of agricultural systems in Ecuador, showcasing a strong foundation in econometric modeling and agricultural research.
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LSU
Derek Owens
Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel
Derek Owens is Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel at Caterpillar.
Courtney W. Dean
Chief Compliance Officer
Courtney W. Dean is Chief Compliance Officer at Caterpillar.
William E. Schaupp
Chief Accounting Officer
William E. Schaupp is Chief Accounting Officer at Caterpillar.
Denise C. Johnson
Group President
Denise Johnson has held various leadership roles in prominent companies such as Caterpillar Inc. and General Motors. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and Business Management from prestigious institutions like MIT and Michigan State University, Denise has been successful in managing operations, labor relations, and product development. Their experience includes overseeing global manufacturing facilities, leading product programs, and executing portfolio renewals. Currently serving as a Group President at Caterpillar Inc., Denise's career has been marked by their expertise in various divisions and their strategic approach to business management.
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The Mosaic Company
Jason E. Kaiser
Group President - Energy And Transportation
Jason E. Kaiser is a vice president of Caterpillar Inc. with responsibility for the Electric Power Division. In this role, he provides global leadership for the electric power generation business. This includes working with Dealers and customers to provide gensets, related electrical and hybrid products and aftermarket services under the Cat, MWM and FG Wilson brands. Prior to his current appointment, Kaiser was the general manager of the Retail Electric Power Solution business for the Electric Power Division. Since joining Caterpillar in 2000, Kaiser has held numerous roles in engineering, sales and operations with increasing responsibility across the electric power business. Kaiser graduated from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Bob De Lange
Group President
Bob De Lange is a group president of Caterpillar Inc. in Deerfield, Illinois. He has administrative responsibility for Services, Distribution & Digital, which includes these divisions: Asia Pacific, CIS, Africa & Middle East Distribution; Americas & Europe Distribution; Global Aftermarket Solutions Division; Cat Digital and Product Support & Logistics.
Derrick York
President, Solar Turbines Subsidiary & SVP, Caterpillar Inc.
Derrick York is President, Solar Turbines Subsidiary & SVP, Caterpillar Inc. at Caterpillar.
Anthony D. Fassino
Group President, Construction Industries
Anthony (Tony) Fassino is a group president of Caterpillar Inc. He is responsible for Caterpillar's Construction Industries group, which includes the Earthmoving, Excavation, Building Construction Products, China Operations, Global Construction & Infrastructure, Strategic Procurement, and Construction Industries Services divisions, as well as the Global Rental and Used Equipment Services group. Fassino joined Caterpillar in 1996. Prior to his appointment as group president in 2021, Fassino spent three years as vice president of Caterpillar’s Building Construction Products Division, with responsibility for Caterpillar’s line of small, versatile construction machines and work tools. Prior to that, he held a variety of other leadership roles in engineering, sales, product development and operations across Caterpillar’s global portfolio, including positions in Canada, Japan and the U.S. Fassino has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Bradley University. He has also completed Caterpillar’s executive leadership program in partnership with Duke University. Fassino currently serves as a Caterpillar representative on the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Sponsors Board and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers Construction Equipment Sector Board.
Jamie Engstrom
Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President, Caterpillar IT
Jamie L. Engstrom is a Caterpillar Inc. vice president with responsibility for the Global Information Services (GIS) Division and Chief Information Officer. In this position, she leads a team responsible for Caterpillar’s global information technology (IT) systems, cybersecurity and IT transformation. Prior to being named vice president of GIS, Engstrom was chief information officer for our Financial Products Division in Nashville, TN. Engstrom joined Caterpillar in May 1999 and has held positions across procurement and IT. Her extensive background in IT, includes global leadership accountabilities in large-scale systems transformations, global data center management, worldwide network, servers and storage, database management, help desk operations and desktop management. Engstrom earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Illinois State University and an MBA from Bradley University in 2002. In 2018, she completed the Women’s Executive Leadership Program, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She was also awarded the 2018 Ones To Watch Award from the CIO Executive Council. Jamie most recently served on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee, Easter Seals in central Illinois and the Illinois Cancer Care Advisory Board.
Damien Giraud
Caterpillar Inc Senior Vice President- Construction Industries Services
Damien Giraud is vice president of Caterpillar Inc. with responsibility for Global Aftermarket Services Division (GASD) within Services, Distribution & Digital (SD&D). Giraud joined Caterpillar in 1998, following a seven-year career with Colas Group, a French civil engineering and construction firm. During his 20 years with Caterpillar, he has held a series of marketing and product management roles including vice president of Global Construction & Infrastructure (GCI). In 2019, the Caterpillar Board of Directors appointed Giraud as vice president of Global Aftermarket Solutions Division, which supports the aftermarket for Cat® customers in Resource Industries, Energy & Transportation, and Construction Industries through sales and marketing. Giraud has a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Ecole Des Mines, Saint Etienne, France and a master’s degree from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland. A native of France who speaks four languages, he has worked in Europe, Africa, Asia and North America, and is currently based in Chicago, IL.
Jaime Mineart
SVP, Electric Power Division
Jaime Mineart is SVP, Electric Power Division at Caterpillar.
Rod Shurman
Senior Vice President
Rod Shurman is Senior Vice President at Caterpillar.
Issey Kato
Senior Director, Enterprise Strategy
Issey Kato is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in enterprise strategy, currently serving as Senior Director of Enterprise Strategy at Caterpillar Inc. since June 2021, having previously held roles as Director and Senior Manager in the same department. Prior to Caterpillar, Issey Kato worked at KPMG US from August 2015 to June 2021, progressing from Senior Associate to Director of Strategy. Earlier experience includes roles at BOX Options Exchange as Director of Strategy & Analytics and as a Financial Analyst, along with positions at Spherion, RBC Capital Markets, and Riverbank Capital Management. Issey Kato holds an M.B.A. from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.S. in Economics from Duke University.
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RBC Capital Markets
Spherion
Stephan J. Downing
SVP of Caterpillar Inc
Stephan J. Downing is SVP of Caterpillar Inc at Caterpillar.
Wendi Gentry-Stuenkel
SVP of Caterpillar Inc., Product Support & Logistics Division
Wendi Gentry-Stuenkel is SVP of Caterpillar Inc., Product Support & Logistics Division at Caterpillar.
Robert Strong
SVP of Caterpillar Inc., Earthmoving Division
Robert Strong is SVP of Caterpillar Inc., Earthmoving Division at Caterpillar.
Herwig Peschl
SVP of Caterpillar Inc., Global Construction & Infrastructure
Herwig Peschl is SVP of Caterpillar Inc., Global Construction & Infrastructure at Caterpillar.
Alan Yang
SVP of Caterpillar Inc., China Operations Division
Alan Yang is SVP of Caterpillar Inc., China Operations Division at Caterpillar.
Gregory R. Hepler
SVP, Caterpillar Inc.
Gregory R. Hepler is SVP, Caterpillar Inc. at Caterpillar.
John Shanahan
SVP, Caterpillar Inc.
John Shanahan is SVP, Caterpillar Inc. at Caterpillar.
Lou Balmer-Millar
Chief Sustainability Officer & SVP, Large Power Systems Division
Lou Balmer-Millar is Chief Sustainability Officer and a senior vice president of Caterpillar Inc. with responsibility for the Large Power Systems Division. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as the design and manufacturing of engine components and powertrains. The large engine product portfolio includes Cat, Perkins and MWM branded products. Applications served include Cat machines, electric power generation, marine, oil & gas, industrial and locomotive. Prior to her current appointment, Balmer-Millar served as Large Power Systems Division General Manager of high-speed engines and components responsible for delivering customer and shareholder value for three diesel high-speed large engine platforms. She led a global team that includes platform product development, performance development, engine simulation and core engine component solutions. Prior to that, she was the Director of Research and Advanced Engineering with responsibility for execution and governance of Caterpillar’s technology strategy and held the role of Product Manager for the Fuel Systems division. Prior to joining Caterpillar in 2001, Balmer-Millar led research efforts in the areas of materials and chemical engineering at the Environmental Molecular Science Laboratory of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and a Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of California at Santa Barbara. In the Peoria, IL area, Balmer-Millar is on the board of the Multiple Sclerosis Council, and she is a member of the Society of Women Engineers.
Mike Franke
Vice President & Deputy General Counsel
Mike Franke is a legal professional with extensive experience in corporate law, currently serving as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Caterpillar Inc. since January 2023. Prior to this role, Franke held various positions within Caterpillar, including Assistant General Counsel for the Resource Industries Sales, Services, and Technology Division, and Lead Counsel for Americas Distribution, Service & Marketing. Franke's legal expertise encompasses antitrust, global mining, commercial finance, real estate, construction, energy, and mergers & acquisitions, having also served as Corporate Counsel at Caterpillar Energy Solutions GmbH. Earlier in the career, Franke was an Associate at Stites & Harbison PLLC and a Medical Service Corps Officer in the US Army. Franke earned a Juris Doctor from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville.
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United States Army
Paul Mauschbaugh
Group CIO - Services, Distribution & Digital
Paul Mauschbaugh serves as the Group CIO for Services, Distribution & Digital at Caterpillar Inc., providing strategic leadership in IT solutions across six global business units and fostering collaboration to enhance the Services Growth strategy. With a tenure at Caterpillar beginning in 1997, Paul has held multiple leadership positions, including IT Director for Distribution Systems and Analytics Director, where responsibilities encompassed software development lifecycle management and the initial establishment of the company’s analytics strategy. Paul has also contributed as New Product Introduction Manager and Digital Manager, overseeing significant advancements in product offerings and digital platforms. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Jay Walton
Vice President
Jay Walton is an experienced executive with a significant background at Caterpillar Inc., holding various leadership roles including Vice President, Vice President & General Manager, Canada District/Country Manager & President of Caterpillar of Canada, and Indianapolis District Manager. Additionally, Jay served as Director of the Global Diversity Office and Senior Product/Marketing Manager. Academic credentials include an MBA in Management from Illinois State University and a BS in Civil Engineering from Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge.
Chad J. Withers
Vice President & Chief Tax Officer
Chad Withers has a comprehensive experience in the tax field, holding various positions in prominent companies such as Caterpillar Inc., Procter & Gamble, and currently serving as a Board Member in organizations like USCIB and The Tax Council. With a BA in Economics & Political Science from Kenyon College and an MS-Tax in Taxation from the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business, Chad Withers has a solid educational background to support their impressive career trajectory.
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Kathryn D. Karol
Vice President, Global Government and Corporate Affairs
Kathryn D. Karol is Vice President, Global Government and Corporate Affairs at Caterpillar.
