Davis-Standard Taps Gettman to Head Global Services

Davis-Standard has named of Ching Gettman as president of the Davis-Standard Global Services (DS Global Services) group.

A subsidiary of Davis-Standard that was launched during May’s NPE2024 show, the extrusion machine builder says DS Global Services is made up of highly trained experts dedicated to maximizing the ROI of customer assets while delivering a premium customer experience. The group’s aim is to “utilize our extensive polymer extrusion expertise to deliver impactful services and support for our customers,” according to a statement on the Davis-Standard website. 

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, reinforcing Caterpillar’s position as an industry leader, according to a release issued by Davis-Standard.

Prior to that, she spent 12 years at John Deere, holding various key roles across multiple locations, which provided her with extensive experience and a deep understanding of the aftermarket industry.

Gettman also worked as a distributor executive at Cummins Western Canada, where she was responsible for sales, service, rebuild, and parts. “Ching’s experience and innovative approach make her the perfect fit for leading our DS Global Services team,” said Giovanni Spitale, CEO of Davis-Standard. “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.”

Says Gettman, “I am excited to lead DS Global Services in our mission to forge enduring partnerships with our customers by delivering a premium customer experience; 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.”

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).