Joseph E. Creed
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, Caterpillar · since 2025-05-01
Became CEO and a board member on May 1, 2025, and took over as Chairman when D. James Umpleby III retired as Executive Chairman effective April 1, 2026.
In the news
Caterpillar Q2 2026: sales up 24% to $20.5 billion, adjusted EPS $8.17
Caterpillar reported second-quarter 2026 sales and revenues of $20.5 billion, up 24% from a year earlier, with power generation for data centers and construction equipment leading the growth.
Earnings
Caterpillar previews autonomous construction machines at CES 2026
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, CEO Joe Creed keynoted and Caterpillar previewed five autonomous machines for complex construction sites.
Product
Caterpillar names CEO Joe Creed chairman as Umpleby retires
Caterpillar said D.
Management