
Lamb-Hale/Courtesy of Cummins
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins Inc. announced last week that Nicole Y. Lamb-Hale has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective June 1. Lamb-Hale will succeed Sharon Barner when she retires on May 31.
“Nicole has spent her career mastering the complex fields of corporate and international law, regulatory compliance, and trade policy,” said Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and CEO, Cummins Inc. “She is a visionary and strategic thinker, and as our VP/Chief Legal Officer, has leveraged her extensive legal expertise, strategic advisory skills, and experience in corporate governance to advise, protect, and grow our company.”
Lamb-Hale joined Cummins in 2021 as Vice President/Chief Legal Officer, adding Corporate Secretary to her responsibilities in 2023. Since then, she has provided day-to-day legal counsel to Cummins’ global business and functional leaders and led a diverse team of legal experts across 11 countries.
As Chief Administrative Officer, Lamb-Hale will lead a global organization comprised of several functions that provide critical services, expertise, and support to Cummins’ businesses worldwide. She will also continue as Corporate Secretary, ensuring the company’s compliance with corporate governance standards and advising Cummins’ Board of Directors.