Key takeaways
- CNH announced two senior leadership appointments effective January 1, 2026.
- Carlo Materazzo was named Chief Manufacturing Officer.
- Britton Worthen was appointed Chief Legal and Compliance Officer.
- The appointments support CNH’s focus on operational excellence and governance.
- CEO Gerrit Marx acknowledged outgoing leaders for their contributions.
CNH strengthens global leadership team effective January 2026
CNH (NYSE: CNH) announced the appointments of Carlo Materazzo as Chief Manufacturing Officer and Britton Worthen as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer to its Global Leadership Team. Both appointments will take effect on January 1, 2026.
According to the company, the leadership changes are intended to reinforce the company's priorities around operational excellence, innovation, and strong corporate governance as it continues to advance growth and transformation across its global operations.
Carlo Materazzo appointed Chief Manufacturing Officer
Carlo Materazzo will assume responsibility for the company's global agriculture industrial operations, overseeing manufacturing activities across five regions and 15 countries. He brings more than 20 years of international experience spanning manufacturing, operations, and logistics.
In this role, Materazzo will lead the company's manufacturing organization as the company continues to focus on efficiency, scale, and execution across its agricultural equipment footprint.
Britton Worthen named Chief Legal and Compliance Officer
Britton Worthen joins CNH as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, bringing experience in legal strategy, compliance, and corporate governance. In addition to advising CNH’s governing bodies on legal matters and risk, Worthen will serve as Board Secretary to the CNH Board of Directors.
CNH stated that the appointment supports its continued emphasis on governance and compliance as integral components of its global operations.
CNH Leadership perspective and acknowledgements
Gerrit Marx, Chief Executive Officer at CNH, said the appointments reflect the company’s approach to leadership development and succession planning.
“These appointments reflect CNH’s ongoing commitment to strengthening our leadership team with world-class talent,” said Marx. “Carlo and Britton bring a wealth of experience and proven track records in their respective fields, and I am confident they will play pivotal roles in advancing our strategic priorities.”
Marx also thanked Roberto Russo for his longstanding service as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Board Secretary, noting his retirement, and acknowledged Carlos Santiago for his contributions to the company's manufacturing organization.
The company indicated that the new appointments position CNH to continue executing its strategy with a strengthened leadership structure in place from 2026 onward.
