Douglas R. Oberhelman
Caterpillar, Inc. president and chairman
About Douglas R. Oberhelman
Born 1953. Douglas R. Oberhelman is an American business executive and businessperson.
Biography
Early life and education Oberhelman was raised in Woodstock, Illinois, where his father was a John Deere salesman. His family originates from Westphalia, Germany. Oberhelman attended Millikin University, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance in 1975.
Career Oberhelman joined Caterpillar shortly after his college graduation in 1975. Oberhelman retired from Caterpillar in 2017.
He sat on the board of Ameren until April 27, 2010. He served as Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of The Business Council in 2013 and 2014.
In September 2009, he was elected to the Board of Directors of World Resources Institute.
Personal life His wife, Diane Oberhelman, is chairwoman of Cullinan Properties Ltd.
In 2011 Oberhelman earned an income (including options, bonus etc.) of $16.9 million, a sixty percent increase from his earnings the previous year.
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Who is Douglas R. Oberhelman?
Caterpillar, Inc. president and chairman
When was Douglas R. Oberhelman born?
Douglas R. Oberhelman was born on 25 February 1953 in Peoria.
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Douglas R. Oberhelman is a business executive and businessperson.
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Douglas R. Oberhelman is American.
Sources & further reading
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