Caterpillar Announces Leadership Transition in Resource Industries
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IRVING, Texas, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT ) today announced Denise Johnson, group president of Resource Industries, has elected to retire effective Feb. 1, 2027. Derrick York, who currently serves as president of Solar Turbines and Caterpillar senior vice president, has been appointed group president of Resource Industries, effective Nov. 1, 2026, at which time Johnson will assume an advisory role to ensure a seamless leadership transition. Since joining Caterpillar in 2011, Johnson has transformed Caterpillar's mining business and advanced the industry, championing technologies that define the modern mine site. She assumed leadership of Resource Industries in 2016 during a historic mining downturn. Her leadership strengthened operations and the portfolio while maintaining a clear focus on long-term growth, returning the segment to profitability and ultimately delivering its strongest financial performance in more than a decade. "Denise took on a critical role during one of the mining industry's most challenging times," said Joe Creed, Caterpillar chairman and CEO. "Her disciplined leadership restored Resource Industries to profitability and positioned Caterpillar as an industry leader in mining autonomy and technology. We are deeply grateful for all she has done to strengthen our relationships with customers, develop our people and shape the...
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