Davis-Standard Names New President of Global Services



Davis-Standard recently appointed Ching Gettman as president of the Davis-Standard Global Services (DS Global Services) team.

Ching Gettman

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. She previously spent 12 years at John Deere, holding various key roles across multiple locations.

“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, in a news release. “… Under her leadership, DS Global Services will focus on providing comprehensive solutions that improve our customers’ performance at every  step of the way.”

Gettman holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and a Master of Science in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Founded in 1848 and headquartered in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, Davis-Standard designs, develops, distributes, and performs aftermarket servicing of extrusion and converting technology.