Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced the election of John H. Stone to its Board of Directors yesterday.
“I am delighted to welcome John to our Board of Directors,” said Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and CEO, Cummins Inc. “John joins our board with deep expertise in our industry and leading strategic, technology-led growth and expansion initiatives, which will be an asset to us as we continue to execute our growth strategy and lead our industry through the energy transition.”
Stone is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Allegion – a global company that specializes in security and access around doors and adjacent areas. He is responsible for the strategic direction of Allegion and its global businesses, including delivering superior shareholder value, investing and executing core growth initiatives, and advancing the company’s vision of seamless access and a safer world.
Before working at Allegion, Stone had a 20-year career at Deere & Company, where he rose to the role of President of the Worldwide Construction, Forestry and Power Systems business. He also held other leadership positions at Deere & Company, including Head of the Intelligent Solutions Group; Vice President of corporate Strategy & Business Development; Global Director, of Utility Tractor Product Line; and General Manager, at John Deere Ningbo (China) Works. Other highlights from Stone’s diverse career include roles in Six Sigma and Quality at General Electric and service as an infantry officer in the United States (U.S.) Army.
