What Happened?
Columbus, IN-based Cummins Retired John Wall as Chief Technology Officer
About the Company
Cummins a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, (USA) Cummins employs approximately 46,000 people worldwide and serves customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a network of more than 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and approximately 6,500 dealer locations. Cummins earned $1.66 billion on sales of $17.3 billion in 2012 The Company takes pride in manufacturing engines, generators, filters and related products that serve the varied needs of its customers worldwide. To do that, Cummins unleashes the power of its employees: Their energy and commitment make it possible for the Company to maintain a leadership position in the markets it serves.
About the Person
John Chris Wall, Sc.D., S.M. has been Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of Cummins Inc. since 2000. Dr. Wall served as Vice President of Research and Development at Cummins Inc. from 1995 to 2000. He joined Cummins in 1986 and served as Vice President of its Advanced Engineering & Technology Planning from 1992 to 1995. He served at Cummins Inc. as Vice President of Advanced Heavy Duty Engine Development from 1991 to 1992, Executive Director of Advanced Product Development from 1989 to 1991, Director of 94 Heavy Duty Engines from 1988 to 1989, Director of Emissions Research from 1987 to 1988 and served as its Chief Engineer of Heavy-Duty Projects from 1986 to 1987. As he has progressed from research and product engineering into engineering leadership, he has remained directly involved in the most critical technology programs for low emissions, powertrain efficiency and alternative fuels. He contributes domestically and internationally in the areas of diesel engine emission controls and fuel property effects on emissions. He initiated and is actively involved in Cummins’ sponsorship of a laboratory for engine research and biofuel development at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) - Bombay. He served as Chief Technical Officer and Vice President of Westport. Dr. Wall served as Unit Leader of Diesel & Aviation Fuels Research of Chevron Research Company from 1985 to 1986 and its Senior Research Engineer of Emissions from 1982 to 1985 and also its Research Engineer of Engine Lubricants from 1978 to 1982. He served as the Chairman of Cummins Westport Inc. He serves as a Member of Technical Advisory Council at Energy Systems Network. He served as a Non Executive Director of Cummins India Limited until August 2, 2012. He serves on Boards of Directors of Cummins joint venture companies, including Cummins Research and Technology, India and Cummins-Komatsu Industrial Power Alliance where he also serves in a Technical Advisory Capacity to Westport Innovations on fuel systems and combustion technology. He plays a key role with Cummins’ Science and Technology Council in identifying advanced technologies that should receive the attention of Cummins and the Council. Dr. Wall holds U.S. Patent 6,244,256: “High Temperature Coolant Loop for Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation for Internal Combustion Engines.” His technical interests today include advanced technologies for emission control and energy conversion, energy and environmental policy, renewable fuels, and engineering in a global work environment. His doctoral research was in the area of internal combustion engine efficiency and emissions. He continued his research in engine emissions and fuel effects on emissions at Chevron Research and then at Cummins. His technical publications have focused primarily on engine emissions and fuel economy. Most recently, Dr. Wall’s technical contributions outside Cummins have been primarily via industry working groups and speaking opportunities. Dr. Wall studied Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he received his SB and SM degrees from the Mechanical Engineering Honors Program in 1975 and his ScD in 1978.
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