The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) announced that David Huml, president and chief executive officer of Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC), has been appointed to its board of directors, effective immediately. Huml joins the board as Toro seeks to deepen its expertise in global marketing, operations and emerging technologies.
Huml brings more than a decade of experience at Tennant, where he has served for 12 years in roles that include chief operating officer, senior vice president for APAC and EMEA businesses, and senior vice president of global marketing. Prior to Tennant, he held executive leadership positions at Pentair plc, a water‑and‑fluid solutions firm. He holds a BA in business management and marketing from Wittenberg University and an MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.
Richard Olson, chairman and chief executive officer of Toro, said Huml’s background in robotics and smart‑connected technologies will add valuable perspective to the board. Toro, headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, reported net sales of $4.5 billion for fiscal 2025 and operates in more than 125 countries. Its product portfolio includes the Toro, Ditch Witch, Exmark and BOSS brands, serving outdoor environments such as turf maintenance, snow and ice control, and irrigation.
The appointment underscores Toro’s focus on expanding its technology‑driven offerings and strengthening governance with leaders who have a track record of global operational success.
