Eaton Cummins
Since the joint venture began in 2017, the positions of general manager, deputy general manager, and chief financial officer have alternated every few years among representatives from the parent companies.

Transportation Transitions: New leadership for Eaton Cummins, NMFTA leadership awarded

Oct. 11, 2024
Eaton Cummins announces new leadership team, and NMFTA's Caroline Lyle recognized with 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award.

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies announces new leadership team   

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies recently announced a new era of leadership. Since the joint venture began in 2017, the positions of general manager, deputy general manager, and chief financial officer have alternated every few years among representatives from the parent companies.

Effective this month, James Taylor takes over as the general manager, bringing over two decades of experience from the Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems business unit. Taylor most recently served as the executive director of North America commercial and was responsible for leading the sales and service organization, commercial agreements, and strategic customer relationships.

Joining Taylor, Christy Roadknight will assume the role of deputy general manager. Roadknight's journey with Eaton began in 2000 as a product engineer and has since traversed various roles in sales, operations management, and product strategy. She most recently served as global business unit director for fuel emissions and boosting in Eaton’s Mobility Group.

Completing the leadership trio, Genoveva Alba will step into the position of chief financial officer on Dec. 1. Alba began her career at Eaton in 2008, and she has consistently risen through the ranks, currently serving as regional director of finance transformation, Eaton’s Electrical Sector Americas.

“I am confident that James and the new leadership team will continue to deliver powertrain solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and fuel efficiency,” Waldek Gardzielewski, outgoing general manager, said. “I am excited for the future under this dynamic leadership team and look forward to continuing our legacy of excellence.”

See also: Transportation Transitions: New leadership for WIT, Karmak

NMFTA's Caroline Lyle recognized with 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association’s Caroline Lyle has been named the recipient of the 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award in the Trailblazers category for her role in helping NMFTA advance its initiatives.

As the association’s chief marketing officer, Lyle is instrumental in refining and modernizing the standard-setting organization. As a result of Lyle’s leadership, the association has been  instrumental in spearheading efforts to protect supply chain operations from cyberthreats as well as developing best practices for data security and risk management. 

“Caroline’s contributions to freight classification, cybersecurity, and digitization are essential to our industry’s future,” Debbie Sparks, executive director of NMFTA, said. “Caroline’s work embodies the innovative spirit driving these efforts. Her recognition as the recipient of the 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award reflects her leadership and the broader impact of our organization's initiatives throughout the entire scope of the Industry.”

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