PACCAR Inc announced that its Board of Directors has elected Preston Feight as chief executive officer (CEO) effective July 1, 2019. Mr. Feight was also elected as a member of the Board of Directors, effective on the same date.
Preston Feight is currently executive vice president of PACCAR and succeeds Ron Armstrong who has served as the company's chief executive officer since April 2014. Ron Armstrong will retire from the company and the Board on June 30, 2019. Mark Pigott remains as executive chairman and will continue to provide strategic counsel to the company.
Chairman comments
“Preston Feight is an outstanding leader who has made significant contributions to PACCAR’s excellent record of profitable growth and its industry-leading products and services," shared Mark Pigott.
"I congratulate Preston on his promotion to chief executive officer and welcome him to the Board. On behalf of the Board and all PACCAR employees, I would like to thank Ron Armstrong for his five excellent years of outstanding leadership and strategic vision as PACCAR’s chief executive officer.”
Ron Armstrong
Mr. Armstrong’s 25 years with PACCAR have seen the company enhance its global technology leadership. During his tenure as CEO, PACCAR achieved many records, including revenue, net income, and stockholders’ equity, introduced new products, and increased market share.
Preston Feight
A long-time pioneer, Preston Feight, age 51, has been instrumental in PACCAR delivering revenue and profit growth, in addition to having an integral role in the development of many of PACCAR’s vehicle and powertrain products.
Preston earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Arizona University
Preston has been with PACCAR for twenty-one years with leadership roles as President of DAF Trucks, Vice President and General Manager of Kenworth Truck Company as well as Assistant General Manager Sales and Marketing and Chief Engineer at Kenworth. Preston earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Arizona University and an MS degree in Engineering Management from the University of Colorado.
Quality and innovation
"This year, PACCAR is celebrating its 114th year and the company is the quality and innovation leader in its industry. PACCAR has an excellent record of outstanding financial performance, industry-leading commercial vehicles, as well as innovative aftermarket parts and financial services," said Preston Feight.
"PACCAR’s technology focus has positioned the company as a leader in advanced powertrains such as diesel, electric, and hydrogen fuel cells, as well as sophisticated driver assistance systems and truck connectivity. PACCAR’s truck factories and distribution facilities are world-class with integrated manufacturing systems. I thank Mark and the Board for the privilege to lead PACCAR and its 28,000 employees in our goal of delivering profitable growth, superb customer service, and excellent shareholder returns.”
