Cummins Inc. announced that John Gaidoo has been appointed as vice president and chief legal officer, effective June 1. He will succeed Nicole Lamb-Hale following her transition to chief administrative officer and corporate secretary.
“Throughout his 14-year tenure at Cummins, John has significantly impacted our company’s success, the teams he leads and the communities he supports,” said Jennifer Rumsey, chair and CEO, Cummins Inc. “He has held various legal positions, showcasing his proficiency in both internal and external legal services. His counsel spans numerous specialized areas including intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, procurement, regulatory compliance, and administrative legal services.”
“A seasoned leader and former United States Marine Corps veteran, John believes that every employee has the power to contribute to a team’s success. He is an innovative thought partner and is deeply committed to our values,” Rumsey stated. “John’s unique skills and extensive experience make him the ideal candidate for the role of chief legal officer, poised to lead our vital legal function through a significant period in Cummins’ history. I am excited to welcome him as a member of the Cummins leadership team and look forward to his ongoing influential counsel.”
Gaidoo joined Cummins as a labor and employment lawyer in 2011. Since that time, he has held pivotal roles for the company, including creating the Crisis Action Management Plan in 2012, serving as executive director of human resources for Cummins Emission Solutions in 2017, leading the global labor relations team from 2018 and serving as lead lawyer for the COVID-19 risk management team in 2020. In 2021, Gaidoo was elevated to an officer of the company, and in 2023, he was promoted to his current role as vice president – senior deputy general counsel.
As chief legal officer, Gaidoo will lead Cummins’ legal function globally and will serve as a core member of the Cummins leadership team, working with business and functional leaders to advance the company’s strategic and operational priorities.
Before joining Cummins, Gaidoo practiced labor and employment law in Indianapolis, Indiana at the law firm of Baker & Daniels LLP (now Faegre). He earned his bachelor’s and juris doctor degrees from Indiana University.
