Michael McClanahan

Michael McClanahan

Executive Vice President & CFO | Accelerating Financial Performance & Digital Innovation in Mining & Heavy Industry

Komatsu

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Experience22+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I am a globally experienced executive who sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and transformation - currently serving as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer for Komatsu Americas and our Global Mining & Technology business. Over a 20+ year career across Komatsu, Joy Global, and Caterpillar, I’ve built a reputation for aligning financial stewardship with operational innovation, particularly in capital-intensive industries like mining, construction, manufacturing, and heavy equipment. My leadership spans multiple executive roles - including Chief Information Officer, VP-Transformation, and SVP of Finance - giving me a rare end-to-end perspective on how digital technologies, data intelligence, and disciplined capital allocation can unlock enterprise value. At my core, I’m passionate about bridging strategic finance with scalable innovation, driving business performance in sectors where the margin for error is narrow, and the opportunities for impact are vast.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • KomatsuCurrent
    Apr 2017–Present· 9 yrs 5 mos
    • Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Komatsu AmericasCurrent
      Apr 2026–Present
    • Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer - Komatsu Mining & Technologies
      Apr 2025–Apr 2026
    • Senior Vice President, Finance & Chief Information Officer - Komatsu North America and Mining
      Apr 2024–Apr 2025
    • Chief Information Officer & Vice Present, Transformation - Komatsu North America and Mining
      May 2022–Apr 2024
    • Vice President & Corporate Controller - Komatsu North America and Mining
      Mar 2020–May 2022
    • Vice President of Finance - Surface Mining
      Aug 2017–Mar 2020
    • Director of Finance, North America
      Apr 2017–Aug 2017
  • Mar 2011–Apr 2017· 6 yrs 1 mo
    • Director of Finance, North America
      Jul 2014–Apr 2017
    • Group Controller / Commercial Manager, US South
      Mar 2014–Jul 2014
    • Controller, Operations
      2012–Mar 2014
    • Aftermarket Controller
      Mar 2011–2012
  • May 2004–Mar 2011· 6 yrs 10 mos
    • Six Sigma Black Belt
      Oct 2007–Apr 2009
    • Staff Accountant II
      May 2006–Oct 2007
    • Staff Accountant I
      Apr 2005–May 2006
    • Accountant
      May 2004–Apr 2005

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Accounting

Eureka College

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

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Skills & Expertise

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Change ManagementInformation TechnologySix SigmaFinancial AnalysisBusiness PlanningMicrosoft ExcelAccountingBusiness InnovationBusiness TransformationSAPStrategyContinuous ImprovementStrategic PlanningFinancial ReportingBudgetsProcess ImprovementIntegrationEmployee EngagementData MiningForecasting