Don Young
Don Young
Don Young, an experienced global leader and advisor with over 20 years of experience, has a proven track record of delivering exceptional results. With vast experience in various industries, including corporate and government defense organizations, he has led high-performing teams to achieve desired business outcomes on time. He specializes in creating a shared vision, driving continuous improvement, and business and IT alignment, among other things.
Mr. Young's expertise includes executive leadership, disciplined execution, product development, team building and development, manufacturing operations, global ERP implementation, and operational technology. He holds an Executive Management Program with Caterpillar Inc, a CE from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business, a MSIR from Troy University, and a Bachelor of Science from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
He is the current Chief Operating Officer - Americas at YASH Technologies, having previously served as Managing Partner at C5MI, Global Director of Enterprise Systems and Applications at Caterpillar, Inc., Global Undercarriage Product Owner at Caterpillar, Inc., USOD-EP, LL Tractor Factory Manager at Caterpillar, Inc., USOD-EP, Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Caterpillar, Inc., and a Naval Officer at United States Navy.
In summary, Don Young is a well-rounded global leader with diverse expertise in creating and implementing effective business strategies while leading diverse teams to realize their full potential.