Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has announced officer changes to further support execution of the enterprise strategy, including an emphasis on the company’s focus on services. All changes are effective May 1, 2019. [Tom Bluth, current vice president of Caterpillar’s Innovation & Technology Development Division, will transition to vice president of …
Read More »Bulldozer bought by ‘Scotts of the Antarctic’
A bulldozer, which formed a key part of an expedition led by Sir Ranulph Fiennes to cross Antarctica, is now back at work in the much balmier conditions of Teesside. The Cat D6N, which was heavily modified to operate in extreme conditions of up to -70, has been given a …
Read More »Caterpillar names new Chief Financial Officer
Following an extensive global search, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has announced its board of directors has appointed Andrew Bonfield as chief financial officer (CFO) effective September 1, 2018. Bonfield will succeed Brad Halverson, whose retirement became effective May 4, 2018. Bonfield brings more than three decades of financial expertise to …
Read More »Caterpillar announces new Industrial Power Systems Vice President
Caterpillar Inc.’s (NYSE: CAT) board of directors has appointed Steve Ferguson a vice president of the company, effective June 1, 2018. He will lead the Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD), replacing Ramin Younessi, who was recently promoted to group president of the Energy & Transportation segment. IPSD consists of all …
Read More »Caterpillar and dealers announce $1 billion investment in business education and training across Africa
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) Chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman, currently taking part in the U.S.- Africa Business Forum (USABF) in New York City, announced that the company, its independent dealers and the Caterpillar Foundation plan to invest more than $1 billion in countries throughout Africa over the next five years. …
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