James W. Owens

James W. Owens
Born	1946 (1946) (age 78)
Alma mater	North Carolina State University (BS, MS, PhD)
Occupation	Business executive
Years active	1972 (1972)–2010 (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.