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Cummins Announces Retirement of Sharon Barner, Chief Administrative Officer

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Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced the retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Sharon Barner, effective May 31, after 13 years with the company. Barner's career highlights include serving as Vice President and General Counsel from 2012, before becoming CAO in 2021.

During her tenure, Barner led 12 corporate functions, managed the company's COVID-19 response, and oversaw several major acquisitions including Meritor, Cummins' largest acquisition to date. She also played a key role in the successful separation of Cummins' Filtration business (Atmus) last year.

Prior to Cummins, Barner spent 27 years in private practice law firms and served in the U.S. Department of Commerce as Deputy Under Secretary for Intellectual Property. Her replacement will be announced in the coming weeks.

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) ha annunciato il pensionamento del Chief Administrative Officer Sharon Barner, a partire dal 31 maggio, dopo 13 anni con l'azienda. I punti salienti della carriera di Barner includono il ruolo di Vice Presidente e Consigliere Generale dal 2012, prima di diventare CAO nel 2021.

Durante il suo mandato, Barner ha guidato 12 funzioni aziendali, gestito la risposta dell'azienda al COVID-19 e supervisionato diverse importanti acquisizioni, tra cui Meritor, la più grande acquisizione di Cummins fino ad oggi. Ha anche svolto un ruolo chiave nella separazione riuscita del business Filtration di Cummins (Atmus) lo scorso anno.

Prima di unirsi a Cummins, Barner ha trascorso 27 anni in studi legali privati e ha lavorato nel Dipartimento del Commercio degli Stati Uniti come Vice Sottosegretario per la Proprietà Intellettuale. Il suo successore sarà annunciato nelle prossime settimane.

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) anunció la jubilación de la Directora Administrativa Sharon Barner, efectiva el 31 de mayo, después de 13 años en la empresa. Los logros destacados de la carrera de Barner incluyen su servicio como Vicepresidenta y Consejera General desde 2012, antes de convertirse en CAO en 2021.

Durante su mandato, Barner lideró 12 funciones corporativas, gestionó la respuesta de la empresa al COVID-19 y supervisó varias adquisiciones importantes, incluida Meritor, la mayor adquisición de Cummins hasta la fecha. También desempeñó un papel clave en la exitosa separación del negocio de Filtración de Cummins (Atmus) el año pasado.

Antes de Cummins, Barner pasó 27 años en firmas de abogados en la práctica privada y se desempeñó en el Departamento de Comercio de EE. UU. como Subsecretaria Adjunta de Propiedad Intelectual. Su reemplazo se anunciará en las próximas semanas.

커민스 주식회사 (NYSE: CMI)는 13년 동안 회사에서 근무한 최고행정책임자(Chief Administrative Officer) 샤론 바너(Sharon Barner)의 은퇴를 5월 31일부로 발표했습니다. 바너의 경력 하이라이트에는 2012년부터 부사장 및 법무팀장으로 재직한 후 2021년에 CAO로 임명된 것이 포함됩니다.

재직 기간 동안 바너는 12개의 기업 기능을 이끌고, 회사의 COVID-19 대응을 관리했으며, 메리터(Meritor)를 포함한 여러 주요 인수 건을 감독했습니다. 메리터는 지금까지 커민스의 가장 큰 인수입니다. 그녀는 또한 지난해 커민스의 필트레이션 사업(아트머스)의 성공적인 분리에 중요한 역할을 했습니다.

커민스에 합류하기 전에 바너는 27년 동안 개인 법률 사무소에서 근무했으며, 미국 상무부에서 지식재산권 담당 부차관으로 근무했습니다. 그녀의 후임자는 오는 몇 주 내에 발표될 예정입니다.

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) a annoncé la retraite de la Directrice Administrative Sharon Barner, effective le 31 mai, après 13 ans au sein de l'entreprise. Les points saillants de la carrière de Barner incluent son rôle en tant que Vice-Présidente et Conseillère Juridique depuis 2012, avant de devenir CAO en 2021.

Au cours de son mandat, Barner a dirigé 12 fonctions corporatives, géré la réponse de l'entreprise au COVID-19 et supervisé plusieurs acquisitions majeures, y compris Meritor, la plus grande acquisition de Cummins à ce jour. Elle a également joué un rôle clé dans la séparation réussie de l'activité Filtration de Cummins (Atmus) l'année dernière.

Avant de rejoindre Cummins, Barner a passé 27 ans dans des cabinets d'avocats privés et a travaillé au Département du Commerce des États-Unis en tant que Sous-Secrétaire adjoint à la Propriété Intellectuelle. Son remplaçant sera annoncé dans les semaines à venir.

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) gab die Pensionierung von Chief Administrative Officer Sharon Barner bekannt, die am 31. Mai wirksam wird, nach 13 Jahren im Unternehmen. Die Höhepunkte von Barners Karriere umfassen die Tätigkeit als Vizepräsidentin und General Counsel ab 2012, bevor sie 2021 CAO wurde.

Während ihrer Amtszeit leitete Barner 12 Unternehmensfunktionen, managte die COVID-19-Reaktion des Unternehmens und überwachte mehrere bedeutende Akquisitionen, einschließlich Meritor, der größten Akquisition von Cummins bis heute. Sie spielte auch eine Schlüsselrolle bei der erfolgreichen Trennung des Filtrationsgeschäfts von Cummins (Atmus) im vergangenen Jahr.

Vor ihrer Zeit bei Cummins verbrachte Barner 27 Jahre in privaten Anwaltskanzleien und war im US-Handelsministerium als stellvertretende Untersekretärin für geistiges Eigentum tätig. Ihre Nachfolge wird in den kommenden Wochen bekannt gegeben.

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COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today that Chief Administrative Officer Sharon Barner will be retiring, effective May 31, following an extraordinary career and 13 years of committed service to Cummins.

“Sharon is not only a renowned legal expert and business leader in intellectual property, risk management and environmental and regulatory affairs, she is also a model of courage, integrity and strong leadership,” said Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and CEO, Cummins Inc. “She embodies our values, always lifting others up as she climbs, creating nurturing environments where everyone can thrive and passionately advocating in our communities.”

“A deeply curious and strategic thinker, Sharon’s success is rooted in her ability to solve large, complex problems,” Rumsey added. “She tackles every challenge by building strong relationships and setting clear expectations, fostering trust and a culture of collaboration, empowerment and accountability. I, along with countless others, have been profoundly impacted by her leadership, advocacy and counsel over the past 13 years, and her contributions have helped shape Cummins into the company we are today.”

Barner’s career has spanned both the private and public sector. Prior to joining Cummins, Barner spent 27 years at private practice law firms, many of which in leadership positions, where she focused primarily on intellectual property law. Barner then served in the U.S. Department of Commerce as Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. She joined Cummins in 2012, serving first as Vice President and General Counsel, eventually adding interim Chief Human Resources Officer and Corporate Secretary to her responsibilities, before becoming Chief Administrative Officer in 2021.

As Cummins’ Vice President and General Counsel, Barner re-envisioned the Legal function to address external factors, like increased globalization, technological disruption and amplified government oversight. Over nine years in the role, Barner built a globally diverse and talented team of legal experts across 11 countries, skillfully executed multiple large-scale mergers and acquisitions, navigated several complex regulatory matters and continued to protect Cummins’ business interests.

Over the last four years as Chief Administrative Officer, Barner has led 12 corporate functions which provide critical services, expertise and support to Cummins’ global businesses. Among her many accomplishments in this role, she helped lead the company through the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring facilities were compliant with the law and that Cummins was a safe place to work. She also led the functional integration of several large-scale acquisitions – including the acquisition of Meritor, the largest in the company’s history – and served on the Atmus Board of Directors to ensure the successful separation of Cummins’ Filtration business, finalized last year.

Barner has consistently been an early and active mentor for rising talent, both at Cummins and in the community. She was among the first sponsors for many of Cummins’ leadership development programs, and she sponsors several recruiting efforts that help Cummins increase the pipeline and pool of diverse talent. In 2024, Barner generously endowed the Barner-McDuffie House at Syracuse University, her alma mater, ensuring that future generations of Black students have a space where they are seen, supported and celebrated.

Barner currently serves in leadership positions on several public company and not-for-profit boards, including Howmet Aerospace Inc., Syracuse University and the Eskenazi Health Foundation. She has also served on the boards of Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (Indiana), Indiana Repertory Theatre, Association of Corporate Counsel, Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law (FADIPL) and the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity. Her replacement will be named in the coming weeks.

About Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, comprises five business segments - Engine, Components, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins - supported by its global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and vast technological expertise. Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy, which is grounded in the company's commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products. The products range from advanced diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, valvetrain technologies, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, axles, drivelines, brakes, suspension systems, electric power generation systems, electrified power systems with innovative components and subsystems, including battery, fuel cell and electric power technologies and hydrogen production technologies. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 69,600 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online, through a network of company-owned and independent distributor locations, and through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and earned about $3.9 billion on sales of $34.1 billion in 2024. See how Cummins is leading your world toward a future of smarter, cleaner power at www.cummins.com.

Melinda Koski

Director, External Communications

melinda.koski@cummins.com

Source: Cummins Inc.

FAQ

When is Sharon Barner retiring from her position as CAO at Cummins (CMI)?

Sharon Barner will retire from her position as Chief Administrative Officer at Cummins effective May 31, 2024.

What major acquisitions did Sharon Barner oversee during her tenure at CMI?

Barner oversaw several large-scale acquisitions, most notably the Meritor acquisition, which was the largest in Cummins' history.

What was Sharon Barner's role in CMI's Filtration business separation?

Barner served on the Atmus Board of Directors to ensure the successful separation of Cummins' Filtration business, which was finalized last year.

How long did Sharon Barner serve at Cummins (CMI)?

Sharon Barner served at Cummins for 13 years, joining in 2012 as Vice President and General Counsel before becoming Chief Administrative Officer in 2021.
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