Caterpillar Inc. has announced a leadership transition within its Resource Industries segment. The company stated that Denise C. Johnson, who has served as group president of Resource Industries, is transitioning from her role effective November 1, 2026. Following this date, Johnson will assume an advisory position to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities.
Derrick York has been appointed as the new group president of Resource Industries, also effective November 1, 2026. York currently serves as the president of Solar Turbines and as a senior vice president of Caterpillar. Prior to his current role, York has led the global business unit providing industrial gas turbines and compressors for oil & gas and power generation applications since 2023. He has been with Caterpillar for 16 years, having previously served as senior vice president of the Oil & Gas and Marine division and held leadership roles in finance and corporate development.
Denise Johnson joined Caterpillar in 2011 and assumed leadership of Resource Industries in 2016. During her tenure, the company reported that she strengthened operations and the portfolio, returning the segment to profitability and delivering its strongest financial performance in more than a decade. Joe Creed, Caterpillar chairman and CEO, commented on Johnson’s retirement, noting her role in restoring Resource Industries to profitability and positioning the company as an industry leader in mining autonomy and technology.
