James W. Owens | |
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| Born | 1946 (age 78) |
| Alma mater | North Carolina State University (BS, MS, PhD) |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 1972–2010 |
| Employer | Caterpillar Inc. |
| CEO, Caterpillar | |
| In office February 1, 2004 – July 1, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Glen Barton |
| Succeeded by | Douglas R. Oberhelman |
| Chairman of the Board, Caterpillar | |
| In office February 1, 2004 – November 1, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Glen Barton |
| Succeeded by | Douglas R. Oberhelman |
James W. Owens is an American economist and manufacturing executive. He is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. He held the positions from 1 February 2004 through 2010.