John Patterson, deputy chairman of JCB, was named a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s Birthday Honors List. Patterson is being recognized for his services to British business development worldwide.
Patterson joined JCB in 1971 as a field service engineer and rose to worldwide CEO overseeing global operations for the world’s largest privately owned construction equipment company. With offices on four continents, Patterson has travelled extensively to further JCB’s global expansion efforts. During the past five years of his worldwide leadership, retail sales increased 98 percent and revenue 107 percent. In the past 10 years, Patterson has opened new manufacturing facilities in Savannah, Ga.; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Pune, India; and Shanghai, China; and acquired operations in Germany.
JCB’s global marketshare rose to 12 percent under Patterson’s leadership, the company said, gaining number one market share position for backhoe loaders and telescopic handlers.
“John’s contribution to both JCB and British business over the past 40 years has been immense and I am delighted that he has received this well-deserved recognition,” said JCB chairman Sir Anthony Bamford.
“I am extremely humbled by this announcement,” said Patterson. “I am very proud to receive the honor and all that it represents. This is a tribute to the many people within the JCB worldwide organization, especially Sir Anthony Bamford. I would not have been able to achieve this without his faith in me and his leadership, guidance and wisdom.”
Patterson’s industry involvement goes beyond his dedication to JCB. In 2007, Patterson was elected to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ board of directors. He is a member of the Georgia Institute of Technology Advisory Board in Atlanta and chairman of the Savannah affiliate board. He is a former member of the Federation of Manufacturers of Construction Equipment and Cranes.
Honors Lists are published twice a year: at New Year and in mid-June on the date of the Queen’s official birthday. All honorees go through a rigorous selection process overseen by Cabinet Office committees before their names are recommended to the Queen by the Prime Minister. Patterson will receive the honor at Buckingham Palace later this year.
