Glen A. Barton
| Glen A. Barton | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 20, 1939 Alton, Missouri |
| 💀Died | October 24, 2016 (aged 77) Peoria, IllinoisOctober 24, 2016 (aged 77) |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Missouri (BS) |
| 💼 Occupation | Business executive |
| 📆 Years active | 1961–2004 |
| 👔 Employer | Caterpillar Inc. |
Glen Barton (20 August 1939 – 24 October 2016) was an American manufacturing executive who was chairman and chief executive officer of Caterpillar Inc. He held the positions from February 1, 1999 through February 1, 2004.
Biography[edit]
Early life[edit]
Barton was born and raised in Alton, Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri where he received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
Career[edit]
Barton began his career when he joined Caterpillar as a trainee in 1961. In the years that followed, he held numerous management and marketing positions in North America, South America, Europe, and Japan.
In 1989 Barton assumed the position of executive vice president, with responsibility for worldwide marketing. On July 1, 1990, Barton became group president with oversight of the design, development, and production of most of Caterpillar's comprehensive product line of construction, forest, and mining equipment.
On February 1, 1999, Barton was nominated chairman and chief executive officer of Caterpillar, succeeding Donald V. Fites, who had served as chairman and CEO since 1990. Barton retired from Caterpillar at age 64 on January 31, 2004, due to the company's mandatory retirement rule. Upon notification of Barton's retirement, the board of directors at Caterpillar named James W. Owens as CEO,
Death[edit]
Barton passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at the age of 77 in Peoria, Illinois.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ Roth, Michael (October 25, 2016). "Former Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Glen Barton Dies". Rental Equipment Registar.
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