The Caterpillar Podcast

Caterpillar's Chief Digital Officer and Senior Vice President of Cat Digital shares his insights on being at the forefront of the company's digital transformation, driving customer-focused innovation. From leveraging advanced analytics to implementing new digital solutions, Ogi Redzic talks about how Caterpillar is unlocking new possibilities through digital innovation and how it's re-shaping the world of manufacturing and beyond. PROGRAM GUIDE (15:28 total run time)   Guest: Ogi Redzic / Chief Digital Officer and Caterpillar Inc. Senior Vice President responsible for Cat Digital 1:05 – Ogi talks about his role and managing key components of Caterpillar's digital portfolio. 2:38 – The focus on building digital solutions for customers across key industries. 4:01 – How digital is driving true value for customers. 5:40 – Growth through eCommerce and making it easier for customers to run their businesses. 8:22 – Finding ways to further improve our data and insights. 10:11 – Cat Digital's people and culture are foundational to success. 12:43 – Cutting edge technology & trends, including the AI opportunity.

The Caterpillar Foundation lives its mission with four power words: Together, We Are Stronger. There's no better example than the Foundation's fledgling Volunteer Service Program. Only a year old, the program unlocks people's passion to support their communities in a variety of ways. In this Beyond the Iron podcast conversation, Caterpillar Foundation President Asha Varghese talks to host Rusty Dunn about why the program has seen early success, and other initiatives helping build resilient communities around the world. PROGRAM GUIDE (13:58 total run time)   Guest: Asha Varghese / Caterpillar Foundation President & Tim Koch / Caterpillar STEM Program Manager :45 – The Foundation meeting the moment to build resilient communities and improve lives. 3:02 – Helping people help others through the Volunteer Service Match program. 5:41 – Supporting communities around the world through volunteerism. 7:10 – How Caterpillar's STEM program and FIRST Robotics' volunteers are helping students grow. 11:09 – Volunteering is local. The impact is global.

With Caterpillar approaching its centennial year, Jaime Mineart knows that many people don't realize the company has been in the electric power business for over 95 of those years. Mineart recently became the senior vice president of Caterpillar Electric Power, and isn't wasting any time telling their story. In fact, Mineart's team is preparing for an appearance at one of the energy industry's premier events – DISTRIBUTECH International. This annual show is the leading transmission and distribution event, held at a time when companies like Caterpillar are navigating the dynamic landscape of the energy industry, a realm marked by both challenges and even bigger opportunities. While there will always be changes in products and services, Mineart shares her insights into how it all boils down to the need for reliable power and lifetime support for customers' projects. PROGRAM GUIDE (9:31 total run time)   Guest: Jaime Mineart / Senior Vice President, Electric Power Division 2:12 – Extraordinary changes in play in the energy industry.    3:19 – Important opportunities to connect at DISTRIBUTECH, a large-scale industry event. 5:18 – Delivering outcomes, not products to energy customers. 7:08 – No matter the product, services or solutions, here's what matters.

It's been called the most powerful tech event in the world. The CES (Consumer Electronics show) is a massive annual event showcasing the latest innovations in consumer technology. So why is Caterpillar attending CES 2024? Science fiction-like tech may get the most media attention, but Caterpillar is showcasing how technologies can solve real-world problems today – not years in the future. Senior Vice President of the Electrification + Energy Solutions Division (E+ES) – Rod Shurman – knows a lot of people, including customers, might be surprised to see Caterpillar and CES in the same sentence. On this Beyond The Iron podcast, Shurman explains why it makes sense to be at CES and and how we're showcasing the company's machines and energy solutions to meet the evolving needs of Cat customers as they electrify their job sites. Also, check out our Caterpillar at CES page for a more in-depth look at the exhibit and the solutions we're showcasing at this global tech event. PROGRAM GUIDE (11:21 total run time)    Guest: Rod Shurman / Senior Vice President, Electrification + Energy Solutions Division  1:31 – Why does it make sense for Caterpillar to have an exhibit at CES?     4:29 – What's the elevator speech describing the company's showcase?   5:57– A key message? Caterpillar's powerful combination of technologies and expertise. 7:50 – Not shying away from customer pain points. 9:29 – How is what we're offering, different from our competitors?

Our employees are the backbone of Caterpillar's success. They provide the innovative and diverse thinking the company needs to serve its customers around the globe. When it comes military veterans, it is recognized that serving in the armed forces build a strong work ethic and discipline that can translate into a fulfilling and successful career at Caterpillar. On this special Beyond the Iron podcast episode, host Rusty Dunn sits down with two people who understand the strong connection between military experience and building a successful Caterpillar career. Brian Edwards – Senior Vice President of Caterpillar Reman – and Ernie Reyes, global chairman of Caterpillar's Armed Forces Support Network, talk candidly about why service matters. PROGRAM GUIDE (21:59 total run time)   Guests: Brian Edwards / Senior Vice President, Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division Ernie Reyes / Senior Procurement Manager, Caterpillar Earthmoving Division & Global Chairman of the Armed Forces Support Network 2:07 – Why service matters.    5:55 – Ernie's story: from service on a nuclear submarine to a Caterpillar career.   9:30 – Transitioning from one culture to another. 12:36 – The ‘how' and ‘why' behind creating Operation Frontline. 16:10 – Celebrating the power of everyone. 19:00 – The importance of getting to know a service member.

In the world of industrial power, it's brand is a household name and globally trusted. Sitting next to Caterpillar, it counts as one of the two most iconic engine brands in our industry – Perkins. The Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) carries the responsibility for both. Each brand has a clear role to play, and both are important to the business. In this new episode, IPSD Senior Vice President Steve Ferguson talks with Beyond the Iron podcast host Rusty Dunn about Perkins recent brand reignition, and what it means for one of the world's leading suppliers of off-highway power solutions. PROGRAM GUIDE (16:44 total run time)   Guest: Steve Ferguson / Senior Vice President, Industrial Power Systems Division 1:51 – One division. Two brands. 3:04 – What the Perkins brand represents for IPSD's business. 4:52 – The right time for reignition. 7:05 – What's changing, and what isn't. 9:22 – Any concerns about changing the Perkins brand and impacting its legacy? 10:58 – The Perkins brand promise. 12:54 – Since the relaunch in March, what customers and distributors are saying. 14:13 – Staying forward-focused and remaining the leader in sustainable power solutions.

In today's competitive business landscape, the foundation of any successful company lies in its strategic and innovative approach to talent management. Meet Roshny Archer, Caterpillar Vice President of Talent Management, and is navigating seismic changes in the way people work, and understanding what they want from Caterpillar. She talks about the company's approach to competing for and finding the best people, and what separates Caterpillar from its competition.

Hospitals. Data centers. Mine sites. Utilities. Disaster Relief. A diverse list with one thing in common: they're all powered by Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) products. The organization's leader – Senior Vice President Jason Kaiser – will be the first to tell you there is no “typical” electric power customer, no matter the type of business they're in or where they're located. Instead, it all comes down to one thing: providing reliable electricity. In this latest Beyond The Iron podcast, Kaiser spends time with host Rusty Dunn, sharing surprising insights into the electric power business and its direct connections to the energy transition, sustainability and services. Enjoy the listen! PROGRAM GUIDE (18:46 total run time)    Guest: Jason Kaiser / Senior Vice President, Electric Power Division    1:40 – Electric power products that can be hard to find.     3:31 – There's no such thing as a “typical” electric power customer.   5:29 – Core of the business: providing reliable electricity to the world. 9:15 – Thinking of the energy transition as a mystery, not a puzzle.   12:10 – Focused on creating a culture built on values, safety, customer focus, and growth mindset. 14:00 – All careers are not created equal. 16:55 – Seeking balance while doing your best work and living your best life with family.

Pam Heminger's family is grounded in hockey. Her husband is a former National League Hockey player and three of their 4 children are high-level players. It's said that sports can be symbolic of life. Developing skills on the ice – teamwork, discipline, tenacity – can apply in life and career. These are the lessons that Heminger uses her role as Senior Vice President of Caterpiller's Strategic Procurement & Planning Division. It is job not for the faint of heart. A pandemic, inflation, and ongoing geopolitical conflicts are challenges that have put procurement and supply chain management to the test. In this new episode of Caterpillar's Beyond The Iron podcast, Heminger talks with host Rusty Dunn about the world of procurement and supply chain management – and her organization's opportunity to give Caterpillar a competitive advantage on a global scale. PROGRAM GUIDE (23:40 total run time)  Guest: Pam Heminger / Caterpillar Sr. Vice President, Strategic Procurement & Planning Division 2:05 – Onboarding at Caterpillar as a global pandemic unfolds. 4:10 – Explaining the role of the ecosystem connecting the complete supply network. 6:30 – Honing the process to perform and transform. 11:01 – Candid conversations and maximum transformation. 15:05 – Without strong supplier relationships, nothing else works. 16:15 – As a career choice, procurement skills are in demand and it's never boring! 19:50 – A family grounded in hockey taking lessons off the ice for success in life & career.

Billy Frank knows some people may have the perception that Caterpillar left the truck business. While it discontinued manufacturing new on-highway truck engines in 2009, the company never stopped supporting Cat-powered trucks still on the road today. Frank – the vice president of sales and marketing for Caterpillar Remanufacturing – has a passion for truck customers and the important role his team plays in the over-the-road business. In this Beyond The Iron podcast, Frank talks to host Rusty Dunn about our unique history in the industry, the important role Cat Reman plays today, and what he wants people to remember about Cat on-highway truck engines. The surprising story behind Caterpillar Remanufacturing's role in the on-highway truck industry.

Becoming a Cat heavy equipment operator changed Kathy Tuccaro's life, and in fact may've saved it. The Quebec native is one of the few female machine operators working in the Canadian oil sands today. It's the least interesting thing about Tuccaro's life. Her story is one of survival after years of family trauma and abuse which led to addiction and homelessness. Tuccaro tells Beyond The Iron podcast host Rusty Dunn about her incredible journey overcoming fear and depression, to motivating others to make positive changes they never thought possible.

A conversation with Marty Haycraft, senior vice president of Caterpillar Inc. and president & chief executive officer of Progress Rail, one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit products and services worldwide. This is a milestone year for Progress Rail's EMD® brand, the premier provider of diesel-electric locomotive technology, producing freight and passenger locomotives around the globe. EMD is celebrating 100 years in business. Take a ride through history as Haycraft shares the Progress Rail and EMD story, and what it takes to stay a leader in the railroad industry.

Modern internships aren't how they're often portrayed in the movies. Grunt work. Getting coffee. Working for free. Caterpillar offers a robust, rewarding and dynamic internship program, introducing hundreds of college students to the "real" world of meaningful work, collaboration, and problem-solving. Beyond The Iron host Rusty Dunn sits down with three first-time Caterpillar interns to hear their experiences and stories about what it's like to move from the classroom to a corporate setting.

The Caterpillar Foundation has been impacting lives and partnering with organizations like The Nature Conservancy for seven decades. It all started in 1952 with a small monetary gift to a local firehouse. Now, 70 years later, the Caterpillar Foundation has surpassed $850 million in giving, and on its way to the $900 million mark by the end of this year. But the Foundation's story goes way beyond its monetary contributions over the decades. Its philanthropic impact on people and communities around the globe is helping the Cat Foundation chart its course for the future and where it needs to go. In this new Beyond The Iron podcast hosted by Rusty Dunn, you'll hear from three people who share keen insights into the world of corporate philanthropy and the Caterpillar Foundation, as well as how the largest conservation organization in the world is partnering with the Foundation to tackle the big issues impacting millions of people. PROGRAM GUIDE (38:08 total run time) *Asha Varghese, Caterpillar Foundation President *Kathryn Karol, Caterpillar Vice President/Global Government & Corporate Affairs *David Banks, Chief Conservation Officer/The Nature Conservancy 1:40 – (Asha) The Caterpillar Foundation was founded in 1952. Tell us the origin story. 4:40 – (Asha) What are the priority areas of focus for Cat Foundation giving? 9:34 – (Asha) Disaster relief is a major pillar for the Foundation. How is support given in this area? 11:30 – (Asha) Why are Caterpillar employees so important to the Foundation's mission? 13:03 – (Kathryn) How does Caterpillar harness the passion it takes to do this right? 14:32 – (Kathryn) Talk about the strong connection between the Foundation and sustainability. 17:15 – (Asha) How have the Foundation's investments aligned with sustainable initiatives globally? 23:50 – (Kathryn) What do you want everyone to know about the Caterpillar Foundation? 26:46 – (David) What is The Nature Conservancy's mission and vision? 28:20 – (David) TNC's partnership with the Foundation is extensive. The Great River Partnership is a great example. 31:18 – (David) Why are relationships like the one between TNC and the Foundation so important? 33:00 – (Asha/Kathryn/David) You all play a different role in this type of philanthropy. What's the evolution been like over the decades of corporate philanthropic activities?

Spend a few minutes with Raymond Chan, and you quickly realize just how honest and authentic of a communicator he is. Chan is a Caterpillar vice president with responsibility for Asia Pacific Distribution (APD). Since joining Caterpillar in 1986, Chan spent much of career in the Asia Pacific region and now leads one of the company's largest organizations doing business in this part of the world. As you'll hear in this newest Beyond The Iron (BTI) podcast, Chan's leadership experience – and his ability as a seasoned communicator – greatly influenced APD's action and reaction in the face of a global pandemic. Chan talks to BTI host Rusty Dunn about the changes they've had to navigate with customers and dealers during this challenging time, and why he thinks the company will be stronger for it. PROGRAM GUIDE (27:16 total run-time) 1:50 – Understanding APD: multiple countries, multiple time zones, many Cat dealers. 4:00 – Meeting the moment before, during and after the pandemic. 8:30 – It's important to take time to recognize the high-achievers in services growth. 10:20 – Harnessing the online power of eCommerce. 14:55 – Learning lessons and accepting the ‘new normal.' 17:45 – Raymond's not-so-secret sauce: keys to building and maintaining the right culture. 23:30 – Never waste a crisis. Learn something that carries you forward.

Business is booming in the safety consulting business. Just ask Justin Ganschow, Business Development Manager for Caterpillar Safety Services (CSS), helping business owners and organizations in a variety of industries develop a strong foundation for safety excellence. With the pandemic still top-of-mind for many people, Ganschow and the CSS team take a holistic view of safety – for both body and mind. In this Beyond The Iron podcast, Ganschow talks with host Rusty Dunn about achieving total employee well-being, and helping clients develop what he calls “psychological safety” at work and at home. Want to know more about how Caterpillar Safety Services is helping clients take the next step toward safety excellence? Visit www.cat.com/safety.

In October, Caterpillar is celebrating manufacturing at its production facilities around the world. BTI host Rusty Dunn sits down with two Caterpillar facility managers, Brad Bowdoin and Sandra Holden to describe what it's like working in a modern manufacturing environment, and the employees who are doing the work that matters in a culture of teamwork and collaboration. Brad and Sandra discuss the challenges for their workforce due to the ongoing pandemic, and how they've continued to do the essential work in Caterpillar facilities.

Keeping it in the family. It's a theme that defines much of the success Cat Financial has earned since it's founding in 1981. As Caterpillar's finance company, Cat Financial only works with Cat dealers and Cat customers. It is a business model built on trust, and it's worked that way for 40 years. In this Beyond The Iron podcast, a roundtable of Cat Financial leaders tell the story of their organization's past and present, and where they're headed for the future. PROGRAM GUIDE (39:51 total run time)    Guests: Dave Walton, Caterpillar Vice President and President and Chief Executive Offier of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (CFSC) Mark Bainbridge, CFSC Executive Vice President with administrative responsibility for Services and Global Marketing Vanessa Hollingshead-Cook, U.S. Western Regional Manager for CFSC 2:50 – First, an origin story that starts with lift trucks. 5:00 – Not a traditional bank or insurance company. But relationship builders? Yes. 8:45 – Creating the one-stop shop experience, one customer at a time. 11:05 – Regular customer contact and a key question: What's your plan to be successful 13:15 – Leveraging technology before, during and after the pandemic. 17:35 – Good things happen when the business model is built on trust. 21:21 – Giving back. A big pillar of Cat Financial's culture. 27:00 – The ultimate crystal ball question. 32:10 – What's the one thing Cat Financial customers really want? 34:15 – Cat Financial's mission for the next four decades. Hint: take a look at the last 40 years.

Infrastructure is critical to every aspect of Caterpillar's business, and it has been the year for infrastructure debate in Washington, D.C. and across the U.S. On this Beyond The Iron podcast, Caterpillar vice president with responsibility for global government and corporate affairs, Kathryn Karol, talks about how the company is advocating for infrastructure investment and how people are making their voices heard in support of passing key legislation pending in Congress.

Caterpillar's Energy & Transportation segment is a diverse segment with multiple brands, serving customers in oil & gas, rail, power generation, marine and industrial. As E&T Group President, Joe Creed leads the organization which has 50 manufacturing locations around the world and 200+ sales and service locations. Creed talks about the business, and offers perspective on what it's been like to navigate the last 15 months during the pandemic.

2030. It is almost a decade away, but mark it on your calendar. 2030 has become an important milepost in Caterpillar's sustainability journey. Seven new sustainability goals to be met over the next 9 years – five centered on climate, and two focus on employee and customer safety. The new goals are introduced in our 2020 Sustainability Report, and build upon Caterpilar's history of sustainable innovation that spans more than 95 years. Sustainability is our commitment to building a better world, and no one knows that more than Jeff Wilson, Global Head of Total Rewards at Caterpillar, with a broad portfolio that includes sustainability, and environmental, health and safety. Wilson and his team play a significant role in overseeing these areas. In this new Beyond The Iron podcast, Wilson sits down with host Rusty Dunn in a wide-ranging conversation covering all-things sustainability, and the growing interest from customers, investors and Caterpillar employees. Program Guide (49:46 total run time)    2:45 – How is sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) embedded within Caterpillar's overall strategy? 5:30 – The company announced seven new sustainability goals for 2030. Give us an overview. 12:50 – Our employees, customers, and investors have a growing interest in what Caterpillar is doing in the ESG space. What questions are they asking? 16:25 – How are we helping our customers meet their ESG goals, and what do they look like? 21:20 – Let's talk about climate. What is Caterpillar's position on climate change? 24:05 – How did we decide on the 30% reduction goal for greenhouse gas emissions? 31:04 – Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and Caterpillar has set a challenging goal of reducing recordable injury frequency by 50% by 2030. How did that decision come about? 38:55 – The 2020 Sustainability Report is an incredible document. Take us behind the scenes with the team who helped get it done. 46:18 – Whether it's an employee, customer, investor, or someone who is passionate about sustainability, what do you want them to know about Caterpillar's commitment in this area?

Growing up in the blue-collar region of Northeast Ohio, Brian Edwards might not have guessed where his professional career, including becoming a Caterpillar Vice President, would take him. Yet, as he watched and listened to key people in his life, and experienced life lessons that were taught in "Steel Valley," Edwards now realizes it was preparing him for the years ahead. Edwards talks about his professional odyssey, eventually putting him in the top leadership role in Caterpillar's Remanufacturing Division.

A conversation with Victoria Morrissey, Caterpillar's Global Marketing & Brand Director. Morrissey talks about her responsibilities managing one of the world's best-known brands. Since joining the company in 2017, Morrissey gives insight into what she's learned about connecting with the "do-ers," the power of emotion, and understanding what really matters to customers.

Caterpillar Vice President Nigel Lewis, with responsibility for the EAME Distribution Services Division, talks about how his organization has responded to an extraordinary year and navigating the impact of the global pandemic. Lewis offers insight into his thought processes as a leader of a large organization in a region hit especially hard by COVID-19, and keeping the lifeblood of the business flowing by working closely with customers, dealers and governments. Lewis also touches on leadership lessons he's learned from others about strength, endurance and maintaining personal connections during difficult times.

No one predicted 2020. The worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been an unexpected source of stress and adversity for many of us. The challenges are real and on-going – and for many – the ability to cope has been tested. For Caterpillar Vice President Joe Creed, his challenge has been supporting his global team while at home with his family of four. For Corinna Holt Richter, President & Chief Administrative Officer Holt Cat, it has been finding time for personal health while managing a thriving business. And, for Dr. John Pompe, a licensed psychologist and the global manager of Caterpillar's Employee Mental Health programs, finding the balance of disrupting the routine of working at home. Joe, Corinna and John have all found new ways of coping – and we wanted to hear from them about the lessons they've learned about staying strong in face of challenges. Their stories about navigating the pandemic are personal, their motivations are others-centered and their sense of humor? Intact. On this special edition of our Beyond The Iron podcast, they talked with hosts Rusty Dunn and Lisa Miller to share their personal and professional thoughts about resilience – listen to their chat.

Fred Rio, the global product manager for Caterpillar's Construction Digital & Technology team, talks about how they're working to solve customer problems by leveraging expertise in both the digital and the construction realms. Rio brings a unique perspective to his role and how his positive outlook and forward-looking style are important characteristics in both his personal and professional life, during an intensely challenging year.

Caterpillar Safety Services (CSS) is working across multiple industries to help companies create a strong, sustainable safety culture. Beyond the Iron sits down with CSS Business Development Manager Justin Ganschow to talk about real-life safety issues at home and at work, and how to create sustainable solutions.

Excavators are called the Swiss Army knife of a jobsite – and for good reason. These hard-working machines make a lot of things possible: digging, trenching, truck loading, demolition. Let's go behind the scenes (and around the world) with a few folks who know the incredible story and history of the machine better than most. Hear from the experts about the past, present and future of these versatile machines. We guarantee you'll learn something new.

For Caterpillar Foundation President Asha Varghese, being born in India and growing up between her birthplace and rural Kentucky, has influenced her personally and professionally. Varghese leads a philanthropic organization with a nearly 70-year history of supporting global communities where Caterpillar employees live and work. In this podcast, she talks about the Foundation's new strategy and focus, plus the power of collaboration.

Better. Faster. Cheaper. When you talk to Tony Kramer, it won't take long for you to hear those three words. In Kramer's world – as the global director of Caterpillar's Lean Center of Excellence – this is the language he and the team of Lean professionals rely on as they carry out their mission across the enterprise. While Kramer is fairly new to Caterpillar, Lean is not. So how does Michigan guy who could've easily spent his career in the auto-manufacturing business, bring a fresh and urgent approach to the Lean way of working? In this new year's first edition of our corporate podcast, Beyond the Numbers, host Rusty Dunn hangs out with Kramer for his take on starting small, listening big, and never underestimating our ability to solve problems.

Jay Walton is not a military veteran. But he has about 300 years of military experience at his disposal as the leader of Caterpillar Defense. This team operates with a unique mission and purpose statement, our solutions help our customers defend a better world. Caterpillar Defense is the world's foremost supplier of earthmoving equipment, engines and power generators for government agencies and military forces. From the battlefield to disaster recovery, Caterpillar Defense take on challenging tasks in some of the most adverse and diverse environments around the world.

Growing up the youngest of eleven kids on an Indiana dairy farm, Karl Weiss was interested in finding adventure beyond the family business. Currently Caterpillar's Chief Technology Officer and vice president of the Innovation & Technology Division, Weiss talks about his 30+ year journey at the only company he would work for in his career. Weiss extols the power of servant leadership and why he is a disciplined practitioner of what Weiss calls the 90-day rule. And for Weiss, it's customer first and customer last.

Nobumi Toyoura is not a musician. He has never led an orchestra. But you could say he is a conductor. As the general manager of operations at the Caterpillar Excavation Division's Akashi manufacturing plant, Toyoura does plenty of directing on a daily basis. An engineer by training, you might be surprised to learn that Caterpillar is the first and only company Toyoura has worked for – with 30 years to his credit! Yet his professional path has been a unique one as Toyoura talks about treating everyday as a learning experience. In this latest edition of the Caterpillar Podcast, Toyoura sits down with host Rusty Dunn to share his career journey and what it's like to be in charge of running what is considered to be the company's flagship manufacturing facility for hydraulic excavators.

Experienced supply chain management professional Wendy Gentry-Stuenkel talks about her transition from 25+ years in the automotive industry to being the new director of integrated logistics at Caterpillar's Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD). Sitting in front of the Experienced Professionals Employee Resource Group, Wendi talks with Podcast host Rusty Dunn about the importance of collaboration, curiosity, being a good listener, and always willing to learn.

From cars to construction equipment, Ogi Redzic has an extensive background in all-things digital. In this Caterpillar Podcast, Ogi talks with host Rusty Dunn about what drew him to Caterpillar and how the digital team will bring a builder mentality to working on things that are foundational to the company's future.

Caterpillar Chief Human Resources Officer Cheryl Johnson talks about her life and career leading up to her taking on the CHRO role at Caterpillar in 2017.

Caterpillar Inc. Vice President Raymond Chan, who has responsibility for the Asia Pacific, CIS, Africa & Middle East Distribution Services Division (ACAM) talks about his life and career including learning the importance of listening instead of talking, and encouraging his employees to be better tomorrow than they were yesterday.

Luis Hernandez, Caterpillar's Mexico country manager and Nuevo Laredo remanufacturing operations manager, joins the Caterpillar Podcast to talk about remanufacturing and Caterpillar in Mexico. Program Guide: 1:35 - "Never be ashamed of your accent" – Luis shares upbringing in Nuevo Laredo, and the connections between the U.S. and Mexico 6:12 - Luis shares about a piece of paper that helped lead him to where he is now, influencing his career as an engineer and leader 9:04 - How Luis joined Caterpillar; hear how someone took a chance on Luis for a career changing role 12:30 - What does a country manager do at Caterpillar? Hear Luis describe his role as Caterpillar's Mexico country manager 15:00 - Luis's passion for employee experience led to award-winning efforts. Learn why Luis is passionate about all employees having equal opportunities 17:20 - Luis leads the Nuevo Laredo remanufacturing facility. Learn what remanufacturing is and how it drives value for our customers 22:10 - Caterpillar has had a presence in Mexico for a long time; hear how Luis and other leaders in Mexico ensure collaboration across organizations within Caterpillar in Mexico.

Dave Walton, vice president of Caterpillar Inc. and president of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, joins the Caterpillar Podcast to share how Cat Financial serves customers when they need it most. Also hear Dave's soul-searching moment in the This or That segment. Program Guide: 1:50 – Hear why Caterpillar has a finance arm in Nashville, and a separate quarterly release 6:45 – From collections to president – hear what Dave has learned on his Cat Financial journey 9:50 - Family undeniably influences what we become; learn how Dave's parents played a role in his story of coming to Caterpillar 11:34 - THIS OR THAT SEGMENT: Hear Dave's soul-searching moment as he chooses between John Wayne and Clint Eastwood, and hockey or soccer and more 14:05 – Hear how Cat Financial lends to customers large and small, when they need it most 17:40 - Dave shares a story about how Cat Financial helped a customer starting with a single used dozer and grew to hundreds of machines and almost 1000 people 19:00 - Cat Financial to dealers: "We want them to have confidence that their customer is in better hands with us than anyone else." 20:50 - In times like natural disasters, Cat Financial focuses on ensuring the welfare and safety of their customers 25:25 – Hear how Cat Financial is a leader in creating an empowered environment for employees

Tom Bucklar, Caterpillar's director of IoT and channel solutions, joins the Caterpillar Podcast to talk about how we're expanding connectivity to make our machines and customers' mixed fleets more valuable. Program Guide: 1:40 – Tom shares about upbringing, his time at Motorola, and his 20 years at Caterpillar 3:10 - "We started our telematics in the 90s – we've been at some of these things for a long time" 4:05 - Three things Tom focuses on when helping develop digital talent 5:50 - FIVE BACK, FIVE FORWARD SEGMENT - Caterpillar's connected fleet, five years back, and five years forward – including connectivity, analytics and machine learning 8:15 - What is digital? How Caterpillar approaches digital 10:26 - Cat Connect technology and services, including story of what it can do for mixed fleet customers 12:05 - Importance of Internet of Things (IoT) in our industry, contrasting satellite and cellular connectivity 14:28 - What can Caterpillar offer digital talent? Let's talk about purpose and making people's lives better 17:35 - "So we've got our people back here that are building the digital tools, then we have our experts out in the field that are leveraging those tools to really help our customers be successful – both areas are really fun." 19:08 - Tom talks about how a mine customer has benefitted from predictive analytics reducing downtime 20:00 - How our customers experience has changed from mostly physical, to an integrated digital experience

Caterpillar Vice President of Finance Services Division Joe Creed joins the Caterpillar Podcast to choose “this or that,” and talk on profitable growth, following the chain of purpose. Check out the highlights in the following Q&A and listen to the whole podcast below. Program Guide: 1:35 - Starting at Caterpillar as an accountant, opportunities in corporate roles and engine divisions 3:45 - Change is tough - the pace of change and how Caterpillar is responding 6:10 - Community involvement, including Easterseals and how Joe's daughter receives special services there 9:00 - On his sponsorship of the Abled and Disabled Employees Partnering Together (ADEPT) employee resource group 11:40 - The value of reverse mentoring. Plus, Joe picks any job for one day...turning the tables on our host! 15:10 - THIS OR THAT SEGMENT - Joe takes rapid-fire questions where he chooses "this" or "that" 17:10 - On Caterpillar's strategy refresh and role of service organizations, like Finance Services Division, within Caterpillar in driving profitable growth. 19:30 - What we're doing differently to make profitable growth happen; connecting to our purpose statement 23:45 - How Joe's father - the high school principle - taught him an important lesson about values and leadership...by suspending him!

Nigel Lewis, vice president of global aftermarket, marketing and brand division, joins the Caterpillar Podcast. He discusses EQ and authenticity in leadership, investments in services for aftermarket and more. Program guide: 1:45 - Why Nigel considered being a pilot, diplomat but settled on business, like his parents: "I wanted to plow my own furrow as it were." 4:20 - Nigel's career at Caterpillar took him across the globe, compatible with his love of travel and cultures 6:40 - The Lewis family learned lessons of simplicity and perspective from time living with the Maasai people in Tanzania 12:40 - The difference of IQ and EQ, and the importance of EQ in leadership "It's absolutely necessary." 15:00 - Nigel gives examples of what's changing in aftermarket because of new Caterpillar strategy: "The aftermarket is making several big investments in building out the services we have for our customers." 16:50 - Staying on top of industry trends and news isn't easy - but Nigel talks through how he does it. 20:00 - How aftermarket, brand and marketing is serving customers, and expanding our brand to be more relevant for more and new customers 22:50 - Nigel talks on the importance understanding customers - and a story of how Proctor & Gamble learned this lesson

Group President Tom Pellette joins the Caterpillar Podcast to talk about auto mechanics with his dad, how to win in sales and about Caterpillar's Energy & Transportation business. Program guide: 1:30 - Tom's upbringing in New Mexico, and working on cars with his dad 6:10 - Lessons learned in sales and marketing at Solar Turbines: "If you find someone who is talking a lot, they're probably not going to be a very good salesperson" 9:10 - On leadership, Tom talks about coaching for growth, timely correction and not "managing by embarrassment" 11:07 - Some difficult experiences of some of Tom's closest friends - including lessons learned from Enron - helped develop his passion for winning the right way 15:12 - Tom talks about career growth and the three-legged stool that Tom views as the driver for success in your career 18:20 - On Caterpillar's new purpose statement and the work we do: "It's about moving the world forward and making peoples' lives better" 22:00 - What makes the Energy and Transportation segment unique, including many brands and alternate distribution methods 24:35 - Global energy demands and growing world population directly impact the Energy & Transportation segment: "The world is going to need an all-in energy strategy"

The Caterpillar Podcast gives you the dirt on Caterpillar, the people and of course the yellow iron. As VP of Americas & Europe Distribution Division, Phil Kelliher is all about Cat dealers and what it takes to have a successful relationship with these important partners. Program Guide: 1:35 - Phil talks about his upbringing on a farm in the Melbourne area of Australia 5:30 - "My first opportunity to act as a leader in a professional environment was on the farm" 6:27 - Phil's passion for safety - which led to creating a project around improving dealer safety - stems from some personal experiences working on a farm 8:00 - Phil describes early Caterpillar roles in Cat of Australia, marketing of medium wheel loaders, as a district rep and eventually became a district manager. "It was a lot of fun and I really loved the work." 13:00 - On being a district manager: "I think the luxury you get in that role is you get to be the point person for the dealer principle that gets to talk with them and ultimately be their key confidant" 17:10 - On managing dealer relationships, including the new Dealer Interface Project or Leadership Tables 22:10 - The story of a vice president that pulled Phil aside early in his career to give some great career advice 25:20 - Phil reveals his plans for returning to the farm at some point, including his machine preferences

The Caterpillar Podcast gives you the dirt on Caterpillar, the people and of course the yellow iron. Caterpillar's Virtual Product Development Manager Valerie Wiest joins the program to discuss the nuts, bolts and bytes of simulation in product development, how D&I became personal to her and more. Program Guide: 1:50 - As a child, Valerie took apart clocks and more, always trying to figure out how things worked. More about her upbringing, including how her parents helped instill an insatiable love of learning. "Going as far as I did in my schooling was because of that love of learning - I felt I never knew enough." 5:00 - Valerie's experience at Caterpillar includes materials fatigue work, a product design role, testing and more. Through it all, she found a common theme. "Every job I had, had a piece of simulation in it. It's always been there." 9:00 - Though diversity and inclusion are usually presented together, they are two very different things. For Valerie, an experience with her son helped drive home her belief that inclusion is the more important of the two. "That really caused me to think: At, work how many people - in some aspect - may feel they're in a box? And are we making them feel that way?" 13:24 - Valerie's philosophy on work-life balance, and its impact on her family. "Very early on my life, I set my own mental boundaries on where work and my life needed to separate." How technology enables work-life balance, but also makes more difficult to disconnect. 16:02 - What disconnecting from work and rejuvenation is like for Valerie. 17:00 - A story about a stark contrast between two leaders Valerie had consecutively - and what she learned from both. "We would have taken a bullet for this guy, because he did so much for us and we didn't want to disappoint him." 19:01 - Simulation for dummies: "If you're watching a weather forecast, you're watching a simulation." How simulation at Caterpillar uses data, math and physics to create models that predict what's going to happen to a product or component in different conditions. "I can run through a design and all those possible combinations without ever cutting any iron, and make a decision..." 21:00 - Caterpillar's simulation strategy includes having the tools and capacity to enable simulation. "We're driving for the day when we look at simulation first. Everybody's mind is ‘simulation first.'" 23:45 - What's the value of simulation? Speeding up the product development cycle. "We see that groups that really engage with simulation can take months and months out of their product introduction cycle."

The Caterpillar Podcast gives you the dirt on Caterpillar, the people and of course the yellow iron. Caterpillar's Vice President of Large Power Systems Division Tana Utley joins the program to discuss the power of 'and,' energy trends, and inventing on a timetable. Program guide: 1:08 – Tana's path to Caterpillar after graduating with her mechanical engineering degree she said, “Frankly, Caterpillar wasn't on my radar – most of the news was negative and I was looking somewhere else.” Caterpillar made an offer in the recent college graduate trainee program beat out offers for her in aerospace on the West Coast. 2:20 – About Tana's family and how Tana approached her career at Caterpillar, her father having worked in the company and whose patents are still in use at Caterpillar. “He was a true inventor…he instilled in me the idea to be creative, ingenious and develop new kinds of solutions.” Her dad created the architecture for pipe layers (still in use) and worked on powertrain. 3:50 – Tana – a veteran of over 30 years of engineering experience – almost majored in music in college. Through her engineering internship at an aerospace company early on, Tana found she enjoyed that kind of work. “By my junior year I was very confident in my choice of engineering.” 5:32 – “A lot of jaws dropped when I walked into the training class and I was eight months pregnant.” After Tana's first child was born, running became one of her primary interests. On running, “it's like brushing my teeth.” She shares her favorite books and what's on her reading list currently (SPOILER: includes murder mysteries, big data and more). 7:40 – How fitness and discipline apply to business and leadership. “As we make changes in the business, it's a big ship to steer…it requires an awful lot of discipline.” Tana shares how she keeps on top of industry trends – including podcasts, the Wall Street Journal and daily news reports about Caterpillar. 10:00 – One of the major works of Tana's career has been around emissions and regulations; membership on the HUGE team (Hurry Up, Get Emissions) “As we were going through that, we really didn't know how we were going to solve the problem…we were inventing on a timetable.” 12:10 – Tana talks about the power of ‘and,' “we strove for customer value and emissions, not just one or the other.” On seeing others (internally and externally) excited about emissions reductions, “Then I think, oh my gosh, I've been part of something that really is terrific.” 15:40 – Influencers that have impacted Tana's leadership perspective and strategy. How the Congruence Model helps her and her team make decisions, including throughout the difficult times in the last several years. 18:30 – Tana offer's her insight into some specific leadership pitfalls: “I think one of the perils of teaming is the leader sometimes doesn't take accountability. It's incumbent upon them to get the very best input they can in making that decision.” 21:03 – Current trends of fracking and natural gas, and their impacts on the energy industry. “The U.S. is now the Saudi Arabia so to speak of natural gas – we have huge reserves of natural gas, and this has changed the playing field of energy.” On the customer demand for dual-fuel engines, “That's probably where we see the biggest technology changes in our products right now.” 25:15 – How Cat engines make progress possible, including the story behind the decision to donate a 3500 engine to the St. Luke Foundation for Haiti.

The Dirt Podcast gives you an inside look at Caterpillar, the people, the technology and the yellow iron. Caterpillar Construction Industries Group President Bob De Lange discusses competing in life and in business, the story of how he met his wife at a Caterpillar customer event and the importance of making decisions, not just talking. Program Guide 1:10 – How Bob met his wife: “I talk about what length I'll go to please our customers…” 3:00 – On being a triathlete: “I'm not good at swimming, I'm not a very good biker and I don't like running so if I do all three together maybe it won't be apparent that I'm not that good at any of them.” 4:00 – Making time to train: “I cannot imagine with the travel schedule we have how I could successfully do my job if I was not perfectly fit.” 5:30 – On being a competitor in life and in business: “The goal is always to catch the one in front of you, and once you do that you look on to the next one in front of you and try to catch him or her.” 6:50 – Bob's early days at Caterpillar: “I think your initial experiences are so important because it grounds you in some of the confidence or knowledge you need later on.” 8:45 – On his different Caterpillar roles: “When I became a product manager or the role I have now, I don't it see as different or more important than when I was a sales rep in the field – the responsibility is just wider, but I don't see it as more important.” 9:40 – How diversity of thought helps decision making 11:35 – Leadership lessons: “I always wanted to make sure I took at least one leadership lesson from each supervisor I worked with.” 13:10 – “We are paid to make decisions, not just talk.” 14:15 – Bob's leadership style: be humble, empower your team, have a competitive spirit. 17:00 – Why Bob has stayed at Caterpillar for his entire career 18:10 – How Bob found out he was being named a group president: “I was driving, and (Caterpillar CEO Jim Umpleby) asked me to stop the car.” 19:45 – On making a fast rise through the organization: “I'm not Superman, and I don't claim to be smarter than anyone else.” 21:45 – His top priorities as Construction Industries Group President 24:10 – Building a strategy to get to the point of having one definition of winning 27:10 – Takeaways from CONEXPO 2017 31:15 – On the opportunities and China, and the recent China Development Forum

The Dirt Podcast gives you an inside look at Caterpillar, the people, the technology and the yellow iron. Dan Henderson, Caterpillar's Director of Innovation & Emerging Technology, discusses his engineering background, the company's technology strategy and the future of product development at Caterpillar. Program Guide 1:25 – The story of how Dan's family has been part of Caterpillar for 81 years 2:05 – How the connection to Caterpillar influenced his decision to become and engineer 2:55 – The impact that Dan's uncle and former Caterpillar president Bob Gilmore had on him: “It's been very meaningful to me.” 4:00 – Dan's career progression from an engineer to leading a global team of innovators 6:50 – Dan on his first management opportunity: “I told him yes, but in my heart I was like, ‘no, I love engineering – I'm not ready for that." 7:50 – How having an engineering background helps Dan lead 9:20 – “Spending time with the product, spending time with the customer helps you understand how their businesses really work.” 11:00 – How Dan got the nickname “Happy Henderson” 13:00 – On leadership: “There is no impact without contact.” 15:00 – One of Dan's hobbies outside of work: “I like to do things like split firewood by hand.” 16:30 – Dan's priorities since taking on his new role 17:40 – “Collaboration and speed in product development are two of the most important things that we need to continue to maximize in order to keep up with the accelerating pace of the future.” 20:00 – How competitors push the speed of product development 21:55 – Explaining the importance of Caterpillar's technology strategy 24:10 – Dan tells some product development “secrets” 28:50 – Utilizing partners to help develop products and solutions 32:40 – On the future of Caterpillar's product development

The Dirt Podcast gives you an inside look at Caterpillar, the people, the technology and the yellow iron. Karol gives insight on CEO Jim Umpleby, key policy priorities and working with the Trump Administration. She also talks about growing up living around the world, and her early career working on Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign and in his Administration. Program Guide 1:20 – Growing up around the world 3:20 – Karol's parents influence – her father was a retired Navy captain and a diplomat and her mother was a philanthropist 5:35 – Balancing work and personal time 8:10 – Karol's leadership style 10:15 – Working in the Ronald Reagan Administration 11:25 – How Reagan taught Karol the importance of communication 11:50 – How the art of diplomacy has been absent since the Reagan Administration 12:55 – Transitioning from politics to non-profit work to the private sector 14:25 – What attracted Karol to Caterpillar 16:00 – Challenges of coming into Caterpillar as an executive hire 19:35 – The moment Karol realized she was “all-in with Caterpillar” 20:30 – An inside look at government affairs: “It's not cocktail parties” 24:50 – How Global Government & Corporate Affairs can affect the business 28:45 – Focusing on a new Caterpillar CEO and a new administration 30:05 – Karol on new Caterpillar CEO Jim Umpleby 31:00 – How government affairs team is positioned in House, Senate and Administration 31:20 – Key issues in 2017: tax reform, infrastructure and regulations 31:55 – Challenges around trade 33:00 – Key issues and goals for 2017

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