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10 Caterpillar supply chain leaders
These ten current and former Caterpillar supply chain leaders have held director, senior director and vice president roles in global supply chain, supply chain management, logistics and transportation at Caterpillar Inc. A reader can learn how supply chain leaders work at Caterpillar from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
01—10Aesha Browne, MSIE, MBA
LinkedInExperience: Former Director, Global Supply Chain · Caterpillar Inc.
Former Director, Global Supply Chain at Caterpillar Inc. (2021–2025). Aesha Browne, MSIE, MBA is Director, Supply Chain Management at Daikin Comfort since 2025, and held Whirlpool Corporation roles including Manager, Supply Chain Visual Management & Data Analytics (2019–2020) and Manager, Logistics Cost Optimization (2017–2019).
Andrew G.
LinkedInExperience: VP of Global Operations and Supply Chain · Caterpillar Inc.
VP of Global Operations and Supply Chain at Caterpillar Inc. since 2026, alongside a Global Director - Operations and Supply Chain row at Caterpillar Inc. (2024–2026). Andrew G.'s profile describes a career focused on order-to-delivery business functions, and a highlight names the current role as part of the Electric Power Division. Director Global Operations Marine at Caterpillar Inc. (2019–2020).
Christopher Russell
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director Supply Chain · Caterpillar Inc.
Senior Director Supply Chain at Caterpillar Inc. since 2024. Christopher Russell was Reman Global Supply Chain Manager at Caterpillar Inc. (2015–2025), where the profile says the role was responsible for Caterpillar Reman's global supply chain as well as Reman product quality and Lean support; Facility Manager - European Operations (2008–2010).
Daryl Steele
LinkedInExperience: Global Supply Chain Director · Caterpillar Inc.
Global Supply Chain Director at Caterpillar Inc. since 2021, based in the United Kingdom; the source tags the role at director level in operations. Daryl Steele's other Caterpillar roles listed include UK Facility Manager (2011–2020), Supply Chain Manager (2010–2011) and Operations Manager (2008–2010).
Evelise Foster
LinkedInExperience: Director of Global Supply Chain Coordination · Caterpillar Inc.
Director of Global Supply Chain Coordination at Caterpillar Inc. since 2023, and Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain at Caterpillar Inc. (2018–2023). Evelise Foster's profile says the role is responsible for optimizing global supply chain operations for efficiency and flexibility; Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operations at Foxconn (2013–2018).
Kalee Westerfield
LinkedInExperience: Senior Supply Chain Director · Caterpillar Inc.
Senior Supply Chain Director at Caterpillar Inc. since 2025, alongside a Supply Chain Director row at Caterpillar Inc. (2022–2025); the source tags the current role at director level. Kalee Westerfield's profile describes leading a team of more than 40 supply chain leaders and experts with end-to-end supply chain management responsibilities.
Kurt Hannaert
LinkedInExperience: Director Transportation Operations · Caterpillar Inc.
Director Transportation Operations at Caterpillar Inc. since 2025, and Logistics Center Manager at Caterpillar Inc. (2016–2025). Kurt Hannaert's profile says the role is responsible for transportation of Caterpillar parts and components within Europe, Africa and the Middle East; Distribution Consultant at Caterpillar Inc. (2010–2013).
Michelle Morgan Bailey
LinkedInExperience: Director Global Logistics · Caterpillar Inc.
Director Global Logistics at Caterpillar Inc. since 2019, and General Manager, Integrated Logistics Services at Caterpillar Inc. (2018–2019). Michelle Morgan Bailey's profile describes managing a $1.6 billion transportation and logistics spend across 22 distribution centers and implementing a Lean Global Parts network for aftermarket logistics.
Sanjay Kumar
LinkedInExperience: Director - Supply Chain Management , Logistics & Transportation · Caterpillar Inc.
Director - Supply Chain Management , Logistics & Transportation at Caterpillar Inc. since 2020, based in Singapore. Sanjay Kumar was General Manager - SCM & Logistics (Asia Pacific & Europe ) at Caterpillar Inc. (2008–2017), Director Of Operations at Amazon (2017–2020) and Head SCM at The Timken Company (2001–2008).
Scot Schaumburg
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director Product Source Planning · Caterpillar Inc.
Senior Director Product Source Planning at Caterpillar Inc. since 2026, alongside a Director Supply Chain & Logistics Operations row at Caterpillar Inc. (2023–2026). Scot Schaumburg's other Caterpillar roles listed include Global Supply Chain Planning Manager (2018–2023) and Global Inventory Manager (2012–2016), with specialties in S&OP, inventory and materials management.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's remit to your question, since division supply chain, aftermarket parts logistics, transportation and supply planning are different jobs. For questions about operations outside the United States, look at the roles based in Asia Pacific and Europe first.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How should a heavy equipment maker run aftermarket parts logistics across a global distribution network?
- 02What does end-to-end supply chain management look like for one product division?
- 03How do you use supply chain analytics to plan capacity across many factories?
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