Michael Pack Appointed President of Vocational Segment

Company Initiates Search for Chief Financial Officer

OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, today announced that Michael Pack, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Oshkosh, has been appointed as president of the Vocational segment, effective immediately, succeeding Jim Johnson in that role. Mr. Johnson is retiring from the Company, effective June 30, 2024.

Oshkosh has initiated a search process with the assistance of a leading executive search firm to identify the Company’s next chief financial officer. Pack will continue to serve as CFO until a successor is named.

“Mike has spent much of his 18-year tenure at Oshkosh in leadership roles in our Fire & Emergency and Commercial segments, which were combined in 2023 to form our Vocational segment. We are excited that he is returning to lead this great business,” said John Pfeifer, president and chief executive officer of Oshkosh Corporation. “Mike is a proven leader who knows the business well and brings established relationships with our customers, dealers and team members to his new role. We have talented teams in both our finance and Vocational organizations to ensure a smooth transition.”

Pfeifer continued, “Our Vocational segment has continued to perform well and its leadership team has made important progress and built a strong foundation to drive long-term growth. We thank Jim for his contributions to Oshkosh and wish him all the best in his retirement.”

“It’s an honor to lead the Vocational segment during such an exciting time,” commented Pack. “Compelling momentum, a robust backlog, strong demand and a pipeline of innovative new products, including our Volterra electric vehicles, position us well for the future. I look forward to working with the Vocational team to advance our strategy, continue our strong growth trajectory and position the segment to capture the significant opportunities ahead.”

About Michael Pack

Michael Pack has served as CFO of Oshkosh since 2020. Previously, he held finance roles of increasing responsibility with the Fire & Emergency, Access and Commercial segments, as well as within corporate finance. Prior to joining Oshkosh in 2006, he was a senior audit manager at Grant Thornton LLP. Pack has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a certified public accountant.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs approximately 17,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.

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