Tom Linebarger Named Top CEO by Glassdoor

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today announced that Cummins Chairman and CEO, Tom Linebarger was recognized as one of the Top CEOs of 2019 in the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards.

Glassdoor, one of the world’s largest job and recruiting sites, released its annual award recognizing the Top CEOs. The Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award highlights top leaders that employees enjoy working for in countries throughout North America and parts of Europe.

Among chief executives recognized by employees in the U.S., Linebarger received an impressive approval rating based on anonymous and voluntary reviews Cummins employees shared on Glassdoor throughout the past year.

When employees submit reviews about their company on Glassdoor, they are asked to rate various factors about their employment experience, including their overall satisfaction and other workplace attributes like senior management. As part of these ratings, employees are also asked to rate whether they approve, disapprove or are neutral about the job their CEO is doing. 

“It’s an honor to recognize incredible leaders who, from their employees’ perspectives, exemplify exceptional vision, trust and communication. Glassdoor’s Top CEOs award continues to be more competitive every year, and I congratulate Tom on this achievement,” said Christian Sutherland-Wong, Glassdoor President and Chief Operating Officer. “Today’s job seekers are looking for leaders who share their values and will empower them to bring their full selves to work. More and more, we’re seeing Top CEOs make decisions to shape the culture of their organizations to help recruit and retain quality talent, which has a direct correlation to fueling business success.”

Glassdoor’s Top CEOs in 2019 were determined using company reviews shared by U.S. based employees between May 2, 2018 and May 1, 2019.