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The company said D. James Umpleby III, its Executive Chairman, will resign from the board as of April 1, 2026, effective on January 6, 2026. From that same date, Joseph E. Creed, the chief executive and a board member, will take the title of Chairman of the Board.

8-KDeparture or Appointment of Directors or Certain OfficersFiled Jan 6, 2026Period of report Jan 6, 2026Summary published (UTC) Oct 2, 2026

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The company said D. James Umpleby III, its Executive Chairman, will resign from the board as of April 1, 2026, effective on January 6, 2026. From that same date, Joseph E. Creed, the chief executive and a board member, will take the title of Chairman of the Board.
The company said it will reduce the size of its board from 10 to 9 members, effective April 1, 2026.
The company said its board approved amended and restated Bylaws on January 6, 2026, changing the title of the board's Presiding Director to Lead Independent Director. Debra L. Reed-Klages will continue to serve as Lead Independent Director.
Caterpillar said Umpleby served the company for 45 years and was Chief Executive Officer from 2017 to 2025. Creed joined the company in 1997, held roles including Chief Operating Officer, and was appointed CEO and became a board member on May 1, 2025.

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Umpleby to Step Down from Board; Creed to Become Chairman

The company said D. James Umpleby III, its Executive Chairman, will resign from the board as of April 1, 2026, effective on January 6, 2026. From that same date, Joseph E. Creed, the chief executive and a board member, will take the title of Chairman of the Board.

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Board Size Reduced

The company said it will reduce the size of its board from 10 to 9 members, effective April 1, 2026.

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Presiding Director Title Changed to Lead Independent Director

The company said its board approved amended and restated Bylaws on January 6, 2026, changing the title of the board's Presiding Director to Lead Independent Director. Debra L. Reed-Klages will continue to serve as Lead Independent Director.

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Umpleby's Career and Creed's Background

Caterpillar said Umpleby served the company for 45 years and was Chief Executive Officer from 2017 to 2025. Creed joined the company in 1997, held roles including Chief Operating Officer, and was appointed CEO and became a board member on May 1, 2025.

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