April 15 (Reuters) - Caterpillar Inc CAT.N:
CATERPILLAR CHAIRMAN AND CEO JIM UMPLEBY TO BECOME EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN; CATERPILLAR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER JOE CREED ELECTED AS CATERPILLAR'S NEXT CEO
DEBRA L. REED-KLAGES WILL REMAIN ON BOARD AS INDEPENDENT PRESIDING DIRECTOR
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