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David Walton

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President and CEO at Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
📍 Nashville Metropolitan Area, United States

David Walton serves as the President of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, bringing over three decades of global leadership experience from roles across the United States, Europe, and Asia. He holds a B. S. from Indiana University Bloomington, an MBA, and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Outside of his executive role, David is deeply invested in community building, actively leading and participating in campaigns for the United Way of Greater Nashville. In college, he was a dedicated athlete, competing on both the Track & Field and Cross Country teams.

Unique fact: David is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, showcasing his expertise in process improvement and quality management.

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Experience
40 Years
Current Role
President and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Nashville Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

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Global Financial Leadership
Has extensive international experience, having managed Caterpillar's financial operations in North America, Asia-Pacific, and Northern Europe before becoming President.
Community Engagement
Actively supports and promotes local initiatives, including leading the United Way of Greater Nashville campaign at his company.
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Career

Work history

4-2017
President and CEO
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
1-2012 - 3-2017
Vice President - North America & Cat Mining Finance
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
3-2005 - 12-2011
Vice President - Asia-Pacific & Cat Mining Finance
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
8-2003 - 2-2005
Managing Director - Northern Europe
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
6-2001 - 8-2003
Region Manager - US South
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
In the press

Media appearances

David (Dave) T. Walton - Caterpillar Inc. Featured in Caterpillar.com
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Education
1980 - 1984
B.S.
Indiana University Bloomington
1989 - 1993
MBA
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
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