Caterpillar Appoints Creed as CEO; Umpleby to Be Chairman
Joe Creed
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Caterpillar Inc. said Joe Creed, a 28-year veteran of the US machinery manufacturer, will be its next chief executive officer.
Creed will start in the top job on May 1, while current CEO Jim Umpleby will become executive chairman, Caterpillar said Tuesday in a statement.