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Brent Ruth

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Division Chief Information Officer at Caterpillar Inc.
📍 Edwards, Illinois, United States

Brent Ruth is the Division Chief Information Officer at Caterpillar, identifying as a "Manufacturing Futurist. " He leverages over 25 years of leadership in IT and supply chain to drive digital transformation and implement Industry 4. 0 technologies. People who have worked with him describe him as dedicated, compassionate, and an excellent leader with a deep understanding of end-to-end business processes.

An innately curious and voracious reader, Brent is passionate about lifelong learning and fostering a growth mindset. He is a combat veteran with a long and successful career as an Infantry Officer in the US Marine Corps. He is driven by a desire to help create a more sustainable and abundant world.

Unique fact: Brent is a "Mustang" officer, having first enlisted in the Marine Corps and earning the rank of Sergeant before being commissioned as an officer.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Division Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Edwards, Illinois, United States
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Future of Manufacturing
His professional headline is "Manufacturing Futurist" and he frequently speaks at industry events on topics like Industry 4. 0, IIoT, and digital transformation in manufacturing.
Digital Transformation
He has held multiple roles focused on digital transformation at Caterpillar and has received awards for his team's work in implementing digital solutions like AI and Machine Learning.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Division Chief Information Officer
Caterpillar Inc.
8-2018 - 9-2025
Lean Digital Transformation Leader
Caterpillar Inc.
11-2017 - 7-2018
Global ACM ERP CoE Leader
Caterpillar Inc.
11-2002 - 1-2006
Store Manger
The Home Depot
10-1989 - 12-2002
Infantry Officer (Mustang)
US Marine Corps
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Education
2018 - 2021
Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management
MIT Sloan Executive Education
2004 - 2006
MBA
University of Denver
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