Christy M. Pambianchi is the Group President of the Human Resources Division at Caterpillar Inc., a role she has held since 2013, overseeing the company's global HR strategy for more than 100,000 employees across 190 countries. With over three decades of HR leadership experience, she joined Caterpillar in 2010 as Vice President of Human Resources for Caterpillar Global Mining. Prior to that, Pambianchi spent 22 years at United Technologies Corporation (UTC), rising through the ranks to become Vice President of Human Resources for Pratt & Whitney, where she managed HR operations for a workforce of 35,000 and drove key initiatives in talent acquisition, development, and labor relations. Under her leadership at Caterpillar, Pambianchi has spearheaded transformative efforts in employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and safety culture, contributing to the company's recognition as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine. She played a pivotal role in developing Caterpillar's leadership development programs and advancing digital HR capabilities, including the implementation of AI-driven talent analytics. Her strategic focus on building a resilient workforce has supported Caterpillar's growth amid industry challenges, earning her accolades such as HR Executive of the Year from HR Magazine. As CHRO, Pambianchi champions a people-first approach aligned with Caterpillar's Vision and Strategy, fostering innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. She serves on the boards of several organizations, including the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), where she advocates for workforce policies and manufacturing competitiveness. Her tenure has solidified Caterpillar's position as a leader in employee-centric practices within the heavy machinery sector.