In this role, Kaiser will have responsibility for the Rail Division, Solar Turbines, Large Power Systems Division, Industrial Power Systems Division, Electric Power Division, Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division, Cat Reman, and Electrification and Energy Solutions Division.
"Jason's extensive experience in engineering, product management, and operations makes him well-suited to lead our Energy & Transportation segment," said Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby. "Jason leads with our values at the forefront and will continue to make a positive impact within E&T and across our broader Caterpillar team."
Since joining Caterpillar in 2000, Kaiser has held numerous roles in engineering, sales, and operations with increasing responsibility across the electric power business. Kaiser graduated from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
With 2022 sales and revenues of $59.4 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives.