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Brett Merritt

Brett Merritt

President, Engine Business at Cummins Inc. | People and engine technology leader focused on the transition to net zero

Cummins Inc.

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Experience28+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Pushing the boundaries of customer-focused innovation to position Cummins as the leading powertrain supplier of choice in the transition to a net zero future. Authentic leader who champions innovation, quality and the customer viewpoint and has a passion for teamwork, collaboration and strategic execution. Native Hoosier, husband and father.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Cummins Inc.Current
    Nov 2009–Present· 16 yrs 10 mos
    • President, Engine BusinessCurrent
      2024–Present
    • Vice President - On-Highway Engine Business and Strategic Customer Relations
      Apr 2023–Dec 2023
    • Vice President - On-Highway Engine Business
      Feb 2018–Mar 2023
    • General Manager - On Highway Engine Business
      Jul 2014–Feb 2018
    • General Manager - Medium Duty Truck
      2011–Jul 2014
    • General Manager - North America On-Highway, Cummins Emission Solutions
      Nov 2009–2011
  • Columbus Components Group
    Dec 2005–Nov 2008· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • President
      Dec 2005–Nov 2008
    • General Manager
      Dec 2005–Nov 2008
  • Valspar
    Apr 2004–Dec 2005· 1 yr 8 mos
    • Plant Manager - Indianapolis
      Apr 2004–Dec 2005
  • ArvinMeritor (Arvin)
    Jul 1998–May 2003· 4 yrs 10 mos
    • New Product Development/ Account Manager
      Jul 1998–May 2003

Education

MBA

Harvard Business School

BA

Biology/ Liberal Arts Management Program

Indiana University Bloomington

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Quality ManagementSix SigmaLean Manufacturing5SManagementTeam BuildingBusiness Process ImprovementPurchasingKaizenAutomotiveContinuous ImprovementStrategic PlanningCross-functional Team LeadershipValue Stream MappingManufacturing Operations ManagementManufacturingProcess ImprovementOperations ManagementForecastingFMEA