Caterpillar named Derrick York to succeed Denise Johnson as group president of its Resource Industries segment. York, currently a senior vice president and president of Solar Turbines, will take over the role on November 1, 2026. Johnson will move into an advisory position to support the transition and retire on February 1, 2027.
Johnson has led Resource Industries since 2016. During her tenure, the segment returned to profitability after a significant downturn in the mining industry.
York has spent 16 years at Caterpillar, holding leadership roles in Oil & Gas and Marine before leading Solar Turbines.