John Newman

John G. Newman is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the rail and legal sectors. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, since January 2014, John has held various senior leadership positions within the organization, including Executive Vice President and Senior Vice President. Prior to Progress Rail, John held roles at Electro-Motive Diesel and Caterpillar Inc., where responsibilities included strategic sales and regional business management in Sub-Saharan Africa. John's legal expertise was honed at Burr & Forman LLP as an attorney specializing in business law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate matters. Earlier career experiences include serving as Chief Operating Officer at Bugle Sports, LLC, and working as a financial analyst intern at Merial. John's educational background includes a J.D. from The University of Alabama, an MBA in International Business from the University of South Carolina, and a BS in Engineering from Auburn University.