Kubota North America Corporation (KNA) made leadership changes following the Kubota Corporation (KBT) Board of Directors meeting held in Osaka, Japan. Effective July 1, 2025, Todd Stucke will take on 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 take over as president of Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC). Stucke will remain connected to KTC as its chairman, continue serving as senior vice president of KNA and participate on the KNA executive board.
“These leadership appointments are critical to moving Kubota’s business strategies forward as we continue to strive to be a global major brand,” said Nobuyuki Ishii, senior managing executive officer of Kubota Corporation and president of Kubota North America Corporation. “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.”
In his new role, Stucke — the first appointed American president of KTC — will oversee global machinery operations and drive Kubota’s sales and support strategy at KBT in Japan. Alex Woods, a 25-year Kubota veteran, will take over as KTC president while continuing as head of supply chain management for 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,” said Stucke. “Working alongside my global colleagues, I remain deeply committed to expanding our sales and product support initiatives as we continue to drive the globalization of our business. 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.”
With 35 years of experience in equipment and agriculture, Stucke will continue serving on the board of directors for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), where he was chairman in 2024 after roles as vice chair, treasurer and ag sector board chair.
“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,” said Alex Woods, newly appointed president of KTC. “My driving force will be to empower our team and our dealer network to accelerate growth and deliver exceptional support to our customers across sales, service and every link in our supply chain.”
