Carlton Bale

Carlton Bale is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in digital strategy and product management, currently serving as Director of Digital Strategy and Product Planning at Cummins Inc. since February 2019. Prior to this role, Carlton founded Zed Connect, successfully leading its growth from a small startup to a multimillion-dollar business within 11 months. Carlton's previous tenure at Cummins from 1997 to 2016 included positions such as Director of Strategy and Digital Product Management, where leadership in digital innovation projects resulted in the formation of new businesses and significant revenue growth. With a robust educational background including an MBA from Indiana University and dual Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville, Carlton has a proven track record in driving transformational change and operational excellence across various engineering and management roles.