Courtesy — Cummins Inc.
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins Inc. has announced that Jennifer Rumsey will become President and CEO, the first woman to hold the position at the company. The move was announced Thursday at an event at the Cummins global headquarters in Columbus. Rumsey will succeed Tom Linebarger to become the seventh CEO of Cummins. The move becomes effective August 1.
Since taking on the role of COO in March 2021, Rumsey has overseen Cummins’ global operations. In February 2022, she was elected to the Cummins Board of Directors, and she will maintain her seat on the board.
Rumsey began her Cummins career working in Research and Technology, primarily focused on advancing technology to reduce criteria pollutants from diesel engines. She has also held the positions of President of Components and Chief Technical Officer (CTO). As CTO, she helped lay the foundation for the company’s New Power Business and Destination Zero strategy.
Linebarger will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors and in an Executive Chairman role, working directly with Rumsey on specific initiatives, including the completion of the pending acquisition of Meritor. “Jen is a once-in-a-generation talent and the right leader for Cummins at this important time in our history,” Linebarger said.
Rumsey is local and graduated from Columbus East High School.
