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Cat announces changes in vice president leadership

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Cat announces changes in vice president leadership

February 15, 2013 Updated Feb 15, 2013 at 12:29 PM CDT

PEORIA, Ill. -- Caterpillar announced Friday the appointment of a new vice president and changes in responsibility for an existing vice president.

 

Caterpillar is moving Tom Bluth, Caterpillar vice president with responsibility for the Earthmoving Division, to become vice president with responsibility for the Mining Products Division. Bluth will replace Luis de Leon.

Caterpillar's Board of Directors have appointed Karl Weiss to replace Bluth as Caterpillar vice president with responsibility for the Earthmoving Division. 

Both moves will be effective April 1, 2013.

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