COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins Inc. announced Thursday that Senior Vice President Tony Satterthwaite will retire, effective Sept. 15, after 36 years in leadership positions with the company.
“Tony’s more than three decades of visionary leadership with Cummins have produced a lasting impact on our company and our people, helping lay the foundation that supports our future growth and success,” said Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and CEO, of Cummins Inc. “He has been a leading force in pushing Cummins to be an innovator in our industry, grow and expand our businesses, and evolve the way we work to better serve our customers.”
“Throughout his tenure, Tony has led the company through periods of significant growth and helped us navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with exceptional leadership,” Rumsey added. “He has left an enduring mark on our company and our culture, and we wish him the very best in his retirement.”
Satterthwaite joined Cummins in 1988, holding several critical sales, regional, and business leadership roles throughout his tenure. Early on, he led sales and product planning in several areas of the off-highway engine business before moving to Singapore to lead the company’s Southeast Asia region.
From there, Satterthwaite spent many years in our Power Generation Business, ultimately serving as President. In this role, he oversaw a period of tremendous growth and profitability for the business, leading several successful product launches.
Following that, Satterthwaite held several pivotal roles, including President of Distribution Businesses, President and Chief Operating Officer, Vice Chairman, and most recently, Senior Vice President.
