James W. Owens

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James W. Owens
Owens with Barack Obama in 2009
Born1946 (age 79–80)
Elizabeth City, North Carolina, U.S.
EducationNorth Carolina State University (BS, MS, PhD)
OccupationBusiness executive
Years active1972 (1972)–2010 (2010)
EmployerCaterpillar Inc.
CEO, Caterpillar
In office
February 1, 2004 – July 1, 2010
Preceded byGlen Barton
Succeeded byDouglas R. Oberhelman
Chairman of the Board, Caterpillar
In office
February 1, 2004 – November 1, 2010
Preceded byGlen Barton
Succeeded byDouglas R. Oberhelman

James W. Owens (born 1946) is an American economist and manufacturing executive. He is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. He held the positions from 1 February 2004 through 2010.

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