Jim Umpleby

Jim Umpleby
Born
Donald James Umpleby III
Alma materRose-Hulman Institute of Technology (1980)
OccupationBusiness Executive
Years active1980 (1980)–present
EmployerCaterpillar Inc.
SpouseKatherine Umpleby
Children2 children
CEO, Caterpillar Inc.
In office
January 1, 2017 – May 1, 2025
Preceded byDouglas R. Oberhelman
Succeeded byJoe Creed
Chairman of the Board, Caterpillar Inc.
Assumed office
December 13, 2018
Preceded byDave Calhoun

Donald James "Jim" Umpleby III is an American businessman. He was the CEO of Caterpillar Inc. from January 2017 to May 2025, and has been chairman of the Caterpillar board of directors since December 2018.