Craig Lange

Craig Lange

Managing Director atWestRiver GroupTreasure Island, Florida

Craig Lange joined WestRiver Group in October 2025 as Managing Director. He previously spent 37 years at Caterpillar Inc., where he was Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development for Energy & Transportation.

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Career

  1. Caterpillar Inc · Vice President – Strategy and Corporate Development, Energy & Transportation
  2. WestRiver Group (WRG) · Managing Director
    Now
  3. WestRiver Group · Managing Director
    Now

Focus

energy and power systemsapplied life scienceshealthcareadvanced manufacturing and production

Education

Eastern Illinois University, Bachelor of Arts in EconomicsUniversity of Chicago Booth School of Business, Advanced Management Program

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Who is Craig Lange?

Craig Lange joined WestRiver Group in October 2025 as Managing Director. He previously spent 37 years at Caterpillar Inc., where he was Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development for Energy & Transportation.

How much does Craig Lange invest?

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What did Craig Lange do before WestRiver Group?

Vice President – Strategy and Corporate Development, Energy & Transportation at Caterpillar Inc.

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