Caterpillar Restructures Vice Presidents
October 18, 2007 • Following the announcement of two new group presidents, Caterpillar,
Bill Mayo, Caterpillar vice president, will retire effective Feb. 1, 2008. Mayo has had responsibility for the North American Commercial Division (NACD) since 2006. He joined Caterpillar in 1979 as a service trainee, and worked in the service and product support areas for much of his career. In 1991 he was named fleet marketing manager for truck engines and later served as a regional manager for commercial engine sales and service. He became general manager of the truck engine division in 1998, and was named product manager for large track-type tractors in 2001. In 2003 he became a regional manager for Europe-Africa-Middle East (EAME), based in
"We want to thank Bill for nearly 30 years of service to Caterpillar, where he has made a mark in the areas of product support and service," said Jim Owens, Caterpillar chairman and CEO. "We wish him well in retirement."
Jim Parker will replace Mayo as vice president for NACD. Parker is currently a vice president with administrative responsibility for Caterpillar's Power Systems & OEM Solutions Division. "Jim Parker's management style emphasizes customer satisfaction, and that will be important for him as he leads our North American Commercial Division, managing our relationship with Caterpillar's dealers and customers in this important market," said Owens.
Mary Bell will replace Ed Rapp as vice president with responsibility for the Building Construction Products Division (BCP). As previously announced, Rapp has been appointed group president.
Steve Larson will replace
Tom Bluth has been named vice president with responsibility for Caterpillar's Asia Pacific manufacturing operations. Bluth will replace Rich Lavin who has been appointed a Caterpillar group president. Bluth is currently managing director, Caterpillar
Richard Case, currently marketing manager for the North American Commercial Division, has been named vice president, with responsibility for the newly formed Marine and Petroleum Power Division.
Creation of the new Marine and Petroleum Power Division coincides with other organizational changes in Caterpillar's engine business as the company continues to align its operations, marketing and sales efforts to better serve its customers.
As part of this reorganization, Caterpillar's On-Highway Engine Marketing Division, which now reports to Jim Parker, will move to Gary Stroup, Caterpillar vice president with responsibility for the Large Power Systems Division. This move will bring all on-highway truck manufacturing operations and sales and marketing efforts into a single division.
All appointments will be effective Dec. 1.
