United States President, Caterpillar Foundation
Michele L. Sullivan is leading Caterpillar Inc.’s corporate social innovation charge. In addition to being president of the foundation whose contributions are helping to make sustainable progress possible around the world by providing program support in the areas of environmental sustainability, access to education, and basic human needs, she has administrative responsibilities for Social Activities and Services, and Peoria-area Governmental Affairs. Sullivan was recently one of nine influential women honored for “making lasting differences in their communities and rising to the top of their professions.” She has also been recognized as a 40 under 40 Leader and is a recipient of the prestigious 25 Women in Leadership Award. In 1988, Sullivan joined Caterpillar as an Information Analyst and has gone on to hold numerous positions in the North American Commercial Division in Marketing and Market Introductions. She has also served as Part Authorizations Division Manager with expanded responsibilities in global product support for the new product introductions. A certified 6 Sigma Black Belt and 6 Sigma Master Black Belt, Sullivan serves on the boards of the Community Workshop and Training Center, the Greater Peoria LISC Board of Directors, and she is a member of the American Red Cross Corporate Advisory Council.
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Michele L. Sullivan
March 25, 2014
United States President, Caterpillar Foundation
Michele L. Sullivan is leading Caterpillar Inc.’s corporate social innovation charge. In addition to being president of the foundation whose contributions are helping to make sustainable progress possible around the world by providing program support in the areas of environmental sustainability, access to education, and basic human needs, she has administrative responsibilities for Social Activities and Services, and Peoria-area Governmental Affairs. Sullivan was recently one of nine influential women honored for “making lasting differences in their communities and rising to the top of their professions.” She has also been recognized as a 40 under 40 Leader and is a recipient of the prestigious 25 Women in Leadership Award. In 1988, Sullivan joined Caterpillar as an Information Analyst and has gone on to hold numerous positions in the North American Commercial Division in Marketing and Market Introductions. She has also served as Part Authorizations Division Manager with expanded responsibilities in global product support for the new product introductions. A certified 6 Sigma Black Belt and 6 Sigma Master Black Belt, Sullivan serves on the boards of the Community Workshop and Training Center, the Greater Peoria LISC Board of Directors, and she is a member of the American Red Cross Corporate Advisory Council.
Diplomatic Courier honors the Top Global Women who have worked to improve the world. Download the entire list here.
