Cummins has announced the election of John H. Stone to its board of directors.
Stone is president and chief executive officer of Allegion, a global company specializing in security and access around doors and adjacent areas. He is responsible for the strategic direction of Allegion and its global businesses, including delivering shareholder value, investing and executing on core growth initiatives and advancing the company’s vision.
Prior to Allegion, Stone had a 20-year career at Deere & Co., where he rose to the role of president of the Worldwide Construction, Forestry and Power Systems business. He also held other leadership positions at Deere, including head of the Intelligent Solutions Group; vice president, Corporate Strategy & Business Development; Global director, Utility Tractor Product Line; and general manager, John Deere Ningbo (China) Works. Other highlights from Stone’s career include roles in Six Sigma and Quality at General Electric and service as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army.
