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Denise Johnson

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Member Board of Directors at ABB
📍 Irving, Texas, United States

Denise Johnson is the Group President of Resource Industries at Caterpillar Inc. , where she leads the global mining, construction, and aggregates businesses. An alumna of MIT and Michigan State University, she has extensive experience in manufacturing operations and technology solutions.

She is passionate about fostering collaboration between teams, from the factory floor to customer sites, to drive innovation and transparency. Denise also actively engages with and values the fresh perspectives brought by early-career talent, such as company interns.

Denise is a key figure in driving the adoption of autonomous technology in the aggregates industry, marking industry firsts with partners.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Member Board of Directors
Location
Irving, Texas, United States
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Autonomous Technology
She recently celebrated a milestone with a customer's autonomous haulage system, highlighting her focus on the reliability and efficiency of autonomous solutions in the aggregates industry.
AI in Robotics
Her team is an early adopter of NVIDIA's robotics platforms, exploring how AI can enhance precision, reduce waste, and improve safety on job sites.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Member Board of Directors
ABB
4-2016
Group President
Caterpillar Inc.
12-2014 - 4-2016
Vice President, Material Handling and Underground Division
Caterpillar Inc.
5-2013 - 12-2014
Vice President, Integrated Manufacturing Operations Division
Caterpillar Inc.
5-2014 - 1-2024
Member Board of Directors
The Mosaic Company
In the press

Media appearances

Denise C. Johnson — ABB Group. Featured in ABB Corporate Governance
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ABB nominates new member to Board of Directors. Featured in ABB News Center
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Education
1995 - 1997
MS
MIT Sloan School of Management
1995 - 1997
MS
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1984 - 1989
BSME
Michigan State University
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