Caterpillar Appoints Christy Pambianchi as Chief Human Resources Officer, Effective May 1

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has announced the appointment of Christy Pambianchi as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective May 1. She will join the Executive Office, succeeding Cheryl H. Johnson, who previously announced her retirement.

Pambianchi brings 18 years of CHRO experience across multiple industries. Most recently, she served as Chief People Officer at Intel, where she led Human Resources, Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Social Responsibility, and the Transformation Management Office. Her past executive roles include CHRO positions at Verizon and Corning, and she previously held leadership roles at PepsiCo.

Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby commented, “Our people are a source of innovation and competitive advantage, and we must continue to attract and retain the best talent to serve our customers. Christy is an experienced executive with strong credentials and a history of demonstrated success. I am confident she will contribute to our journey of profitable growth.”

Pambianchi holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. She is a fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources and serves on several boards that promote the advancement of the profession.