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Bob De Lange

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Group President at Caterpillar Inc.
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

As Group President at Caterpillar, Bob De Lange leads the companys digital, technology, and distribution strategies. With a career at Caterpillar since 1993 and an MBA from EDHEC Business School, he focuses on delivering industry-leading solutions that drive profitable growth for customers and dealers. He also serves on AGCO Corporations board.

A native of Belgium, Bob has built an international career with leadership roles in both Europe and the United States. He is an alumnus of KU Leuven and has completed an executive program at Stanford Universitys Graduate School of Business, reflecting a strong foundation in global business and technology.

He has worked for Caterpillar for over three decades, showcasing deep institutional knowledge and long-term commitment to the companys success.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Group President
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States
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Digital Transformation
He leads Caterpillar's digital strategy, focusing on integrating GenAI and developing digital ecosystems like the Cat® Central app to enhance customer success.
Customer-Centric Innovation
Champions a "customer-back" approach, developing platforms like VisionLink® with direct dealer and user input to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
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Career

Work history

1-2017
Group President
Caterpillar Inc.
12-2020
Member Board Of Directors
AGCO Corporation
2015 - 2016
Vice President
Caterpillar Inc.
2013 - 2014
Worldwide Product Manager
Caterpillar Inc.
2010 - 2012
Regional Product Manager
Caterpillar Inc.
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Bob De Lange - Caterpillar Inc.. Featured in Caterpillar.com
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Group President Lange sells 21,194 shares of Caterpillar Inc.. Featured in Yahoo Finance
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Education
Executive Program
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
EDHEC Business School
Master of Science - MS
KU Leuven
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