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    Jennifer Rumsey

    Chair and Chief Executive Officer at Cummins Inc
    Board
    Since August 1, 2022
    Age
    51 years
    Education
    Earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
    Tenure
    Joined in February 2022 and held multiple leadership roles including Vice President of Engineering, Chief Technical Officer, President and COO, before being promoted to President and CEO in August 2022 and serving as Chair since August 1, 2023.

    Also at Cummins Inc

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    Amy R. Davis
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    BF
    Bonnie Fetch
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    Brett Merritt
    Vice President and President of the Engine Business

    About

    Jennifer Rumsey has built a distinguished career through her progressive roles at Cummins Inc., where her leadership and expertise have been pivotal in shaping the company’s strategic direction and commitment to decarbonized power. Over the course of her extensive tenure, she transitioned from critical technical and executive positions to assuming the role of President, CEO, and ultimately Chair, demonstrating a blend of visionary strategy and operational excellence.

    Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in steering initiatives that address sustainability challenges and foster innovation in manufacturing and technology, leaving a lasting impact on the industry's evolution. Her progression from a board member in February 2022 to holding top leadership positions underlines her capability to drive transformative change and operational success.

    Beyond her significant contributions within Cummins, she also plays an influential role in the broader business community, serving on the board of Hillenbrand, Inc. and actively participating in professional organizations such as the Society of Women Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers.

    $CMI Performance Under Jennifer Rumsey

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Cummins Inc.President and Chief Executive OfficerAug 2022 – Aug 2023 Former role prior to current appointment
    Cummins Inc.President and Chief Operating OfficerMar 2021 – Aug 2022 Promoted from previous position
    Cummins Inc.Vice President and President of Components Business2019 – 2021 Elevated role within the Components Business
    Cummins Inc.Vice President and Chief Technical Officer2015 – 2019 Advanced technical leadership position
    Cummins Inc.Vice President of Engineering, Engine Business2013 – 2015 Engineering leadership role
    Cummins Inc.Various engineering and product life cycle rolesPrior to 2013 Multiple roles in engineering and product lifecycle

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate Range
    Hillenbrand, Inc.Director2020 – Present

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Annual Salary$1,500,000 AnnualFixed base salary for 2023 as Chair and CEO
    Retirement Benefit Payment$1,560,127 One-timeIncremental actuarial value for three additional years of service
    Welfare Benefit Values$30,576 One-timeEstimated value for continuation of life, medical, dental, and disability benefits for three years post-termination
    Financial Advisory and 401(k) Benefit$50,920 One-timeCalculated as three times the maximum annual financial advisory benefit plus three times the company contribution
    Cummins Inc. Pension Plan A (Qualified)$51,075 OngoingBenefits under the qualified Cummins Pension Plan with pay credits at 6% and interest credits based on the 30-year Treasury rate plus 1%
    Cummins Excess Benefit Plan (Non-Qualified)$163,361 OngoingNon-qualified pension benefits provided in excess of statutory limitations
    Supplemental Life Insurance and Deferred Income Program (Non-Qualified)$1,620,235 OngoingAdditional non-qualified retirement benefits under the supplemental plan

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Annual Bonus Performance Compensation

    MetricValueUnitAdditional Details
    Performance Measure 1EBITDAN/AWeighted at 70%; aligns with profitable growth strategy
    Performance Measure 2Operating Cash FlowN/AWeighted at 30%; focuses on working capital management
    Threshold Payout$262,500DollarsMinimum performance threshold
    Target Payout$2,625,000DollarsTarget bonus amount
    Maximum Payout$5,250,000DollarsCap on bonus payout
    Grant DateApril 3, 2023DateDate when performance share awards were granted
    Grant Date Fair Value$6,186,989DollarsFair value of the stock awards on grant date
    Grant Date Stock Price$239.57DollarsStock price used for valuation on December 29, 2023
    Vesting ScheduleThree-year periodYearsPerformance shares are earned over a three-year period and become unrestricted post period
    Evaluation Period3 yearsYearsPerformance measured over a three-year period
    ConditionsN/AN/APayout factor determined based on actual financial performance versus annual goals