Leadership Appointment Underscores Commitment to People-Driven Performance Culture

The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC), a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment, today announced that Lori A. Riley has joined the company as its vice president of human resources, effective April 1, 2025. Riley succeeds Margeaux M. King, who left TTC in December of 2024.

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The Toro Company Names Lori Riley Vice President, Human Resources

“We are excited to welcome Lori to The Toro Company. She brings a wealth of experience, fresh perspectives, and an innovative leadership style that will help us continue to grow and strengthen our global teams,” said Richard M. Olson, chairman and chief executive officer. “Lori’s extensive and diverse background will help influence meaningful change, foster collaboration and enhance functional capabilities across the organization. Her passion for building talented workforces will be instrumental in advancing key goals, while fostering strong cultural values in support of our enterprise strategic priorities.”

Riley joins TTC from Northern Tool + Equipment where she served as chief people and administrative officer. Throughout her career, she has led global corporate, technology and operations functions where she effectively aligned performance and culture, modernized talent acquisition practices, and enhanced employee engagement initiatives. She has consistently demonstrated a steadfast commitment to talent and leadership development and as a practical, solution-driven leader, her ability to unite teams around shared objectives has proven invaluable.

Prior to joining Northern Tool + Equipment, Riley served as senior vice president, human capital for Optum and chief people officer for Rally Health where she helped guide the organization through succession planning and digital transformation initiatives.

Riley has been a long-time advisory group member of the Pacer Center, an organization that advocates for children with disabilities. She also plays an active role in coordinating fundraising for the American Cancer Society. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Personnel and Industrial Relations, an MBA and a Master’s in Education from Northern Illinois University.

About The Toro Company

The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. With net sales of $4.6 billion in fiscal 2024, The Toro Company’s global presence extends to more than 125 countries through a family of brands that includes Toro, Ditch Witch, Exmark, Spartan, BOSS, Ventrac, American Augers, Trencor, Subsite, HammerHead, Radius, Perrot, Hayter, Unique Lighting Systems, Irritrol, and Lawn-Boy. Through constant innovation and caring relationships built on trust and integrity, The Toro Company and its family of brands have built a legacy of excellence by helping customers work on golf courses, sports fields, construction sites, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties and agricultural operations. For more information, visit www.thetorocompany.com.

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