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    David Walton

    President and CEO at Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

    David Walton is the President and CEO of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation and a Senior Vice President of Caterpillar Inc.13 He assumed this role in April 2017.12 Walton has a long career with Caterpillar, joining Cat Financial in 1989.2

    Career Highlights

    • Started at Cat Financial as a Credit Analyst in 19892
    • Held various positions including portfolio management, collections, customer service, and sales2
    • Became Corporate Portfolio Manager in 19992
    • Served as U.S. Southern Region Manager over Dallas in 20012
    • Worked in European and Asia-Pacific markets from 2003 to 20112
    • Returned to the U.S. in 2012 as VP over U.S. and Canada Sales Operations, Corporate Accounts, and Cat Financial Commercial Account product2

    Education

    • MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University (1989-1993)1
    • B.S. in Accounting from Indiana University Bloomington (1980-1984)1

    Walton emphasizes the importance of soft skills such as adaptability, results-orientation, accountability, and self-awareness in leadership.2 He is also committed to diversity and inclusion initiatives at Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation.2

    Highlights

    Dave Walton, President and CEO of Cat Financial - 1075 The River
    Sep 30 · elfaonline.org
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    Location

    Nashville Metropolitan Area