“Over the last six years as Caterpillar’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Kim has transformed Caterpillar’s global human resources organisation into a highly collaborative, truly professional team that drives innovative human resources solutions for the business and our employees,” said Brad Halverson, Caterpillar Chief Financial Officer and group president with responsibility for Corporate Services. “Kim has also been instrumental in driving and enhancing a culture of diversity and inclusion across the company. We thank Kim for her years of service and wish her and her family success as she moves into this next phase of her professional career.”

Hauer joined Caterpillar in 1997 as part of the company’s Human Resources (HR) Professional Development Programme.