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Investing.com -- Kubota North America Corporation (KNA) announced major leadership changes following the Kubota Corporation (KBT) Board of Directors meeting held Monday in Osaka, Japan.
Effective July 1, 2025, Todd Stucke will assume new responsibilities in Japan as Deputy General Manager of Farm and Industrial Machinery Consolidated Division and Deputy General Manager of the Customer Solutions Division at KBT. Alex Woods will succeed him as President of Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC).
Stucke will maintain his connection with KTC as its Chairman and continue serving as Senior Vice President of KNA while participating on the KNA Executive Board.
Nobuyuki Ishii, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Kubota Corporation and President of KNA, stated, "These leadership appointments are critical to moving Kubota’s business strategies forward as we continue to strive to be a Global Major Brand."
Ishii added that Stucke "has contributed greatly to the growth of the North American market," and his expertise will be valuable as the company expands its business worldwide.
In his new position, Stucke, who was the first American appointed as President of KTC, will focus on global business operations for the machinery division and growth of Kubota’s global sales and product support strategy at KBT in Japan.
Woods, who has 25 years of experience at Kubota, will take over as President of KTC while continuing to lead Supply Chain Management at KNA.
"It has been an honor to lead the U.S. team, and this next step is an exciting opportunity to further enhance our global sales strategy," Stucke said. "I am fully confident in Alex Woods, who, as a 25-year Kubota veteran, will continue the tremendous momentum we’ve built together."
Stucke brings 35 years of industry experience in both equipment and agriculture to his new role. He will continue to serve on the Board of Directors for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), where he previously served as Chairman in 2024, Vice Chair in 2023, Treasurer, and Ag Sector Board Chair in 2020.
Woods expressed gratitude for his new appointment, saying, "I am grateful for the opportunity to step into this new role and serve as President of KTC, and I will continue to be an advocate for our dealers which has been the cornerstone of my Kubota career since day one."
He added that his focus will be empowering the team and dealer network to accelerate growth and deliver exceptional support to customers.
As KTC undergoes these leadership changes, the company remains committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to its dealers and customers throughout the U.S. and North America.
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