Kubota North America Major Leadership Transition

Business |Appointments & Restructure

Kubota North America Corporation has announced key leadership changes following a recent Kubota Corporation (KBT) board meeting in Osaka, Japan.

Date: June 24, 2025

Kubota North America Major Leadership Transition

Grapevine, Texas - Kubota North America Corporation (KNA)., an agricultural machinery manufacturer, has announced major leadership changes following a recent Board of Directors meeting of Kubota Corporation (KBT) held in Osaka, Japan.

Effective July 1, 2025, Todd Stucke will transition to new roles in Japan, where he will serve as Deputy General Manager of the Farm and Industrial Machinery Consolidated Division and Deputy General Manager of the Customer Solutions Division at KBT. He will also retain his position as Senior Vice President of KNA and will continue to serve as Chairman of Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC), remaining a key member of the KNA Executive Board.

Stucke will be succeeded as President of KTC by Alex Woods, a seasoned Kubota executive with over 25 years of experience. Woods will also continue in his current role leading Supply Chain Management at KNA.

Mr. Nobuyuki Ishii, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Kubota Corporation and President of Kubota North America Corporation, said, “These leadership appointments are critical to moving Kubota’s business strategies forward as we continue to strive to be a Global Major Brand. Stucke has contributed greatly to the growth of the North American market, and his expertise is invaluable as we seek to expand our business worldwide and further the company’s long-term vision of providing solutions to our customers that address global issues related to food, water and the environment.”

Mr. Todd Stucke, Chairman of Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC), said, “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. I am fully confident in Alex Woods, who, as a 25-year Kubota veteran, will continue the tremendous momentum we’ve built together. In our new roles, I look forward to fostering even greater synergy between Japan and North America, advancing our shared commitment to outstanding service and sustained growth.”

Stucke brings 35 years of experience in agriculture and equipment and remains active in industry leadership as a Board Member of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). He previously served as AEM Chairman in 2024 and held several key roles, including Vice Chair (2023), Treasurer, and Chair of the Ag Sector Board (2020).

With this leadership evolution, Kubota aims to strengthen its global integration and reinforce its long-term commitment to innovation, customer service, and sustainable growth.

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