Davis-Standard Global Services appoints new president

Davis-Standard, headquartered in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, has appointed Ching Gettman as president of Davis-Standard Global Services (DS Global Services).  

According to the company, Gettman’s leadership and innovation are set to drive the growth and excellence of DS Global Services, bringing increased value to its customer base through focused service and support strategy execution.  

“Ching’s experience and innovative approach make her the perfect fit for leading our DS Global Services team,” Davis-Standard CEO Giovanni Spitale says. “Ching’s leadership will enhance our service capabilities and strengthen our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our customers worldwide. Under her leadership, DS Global Services will focus on providing comprehensive solutions that improve our customers' performance at every step of the way.”  

With more than 20 years of industry experience, Gettman joins Davis-Standard from Caterpillar, where she served as vice president of product development, aftermarket and strategy. There, she led significant advancements in product development and aftermarket services. Prior to that, she spent 12 years at John Deere, which provided her with experience and an understanding of the aftermarket industry, according to Davis-Standard. Gettman also worked as a distributor executive at Cummins Western Canada, where she was responsible for sales, service, rebuild and parts.  

Gettman holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Science in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 

"I am excited to lead DS Global Services in our mission to forge enduring partnerships with our customers by delivering a premium customer experience,” Gettman says. “We aim to be the most trusted and sought-after service and support provider in the industry. Our focus on quality, uptime, speed, cost savings and flexibility reflects our dedication to enhancing our customers’ performance and driving their success. DS Global Services will elevate the standards of service excellence and support that our customers deserve."