CNH Global N.V. today announced the appointment of Andreas Klauser as president and CEO of Case IH Agricultural Equipment, replacing Randal W. Baker, effective November 30, 2009.

Klauser currently heads Case IH Agricultural Equipment business in Europe and has been with the company for 19 years. He has extensive experience in the agricultural sector and has worked closely with. Baker, who is leaving to pursue another professional opportunity.

CNH would like to thank Baker for his contribution to the company's success and wishes him the best in his new endeavor.

For more information contact:

Ralph Traviati, News & Information, CNH, (630) 887-2345