GRAPEVINE, Texas (Oct. 30, 2025) — Kubota North America Corporation announced significant leadership changes following the Kubota Corporation (KBT) Board of Directors meeting held last week in Osaka, Japan. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Todd Stucke will be appointed as general manager of Agri Solutions Headquarters, Kubota Japan (KBT), and will return to the U.S. as president of Kubota North America. In his new roles, Stucke will lead the company's North America technology function while advancing global and regional business growth. Stucke succeeds Nobuyuki Ishii, who will retire from the company.
In his new role, Stucke will also take on new responsibilities at KBT as general manager of Agri Solutions Headquarters, a global role that maintains focus on agricultural innovation and customer solutions. Stucke will remain on the board of directors for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) where he previously served as chairman in 2024, following roles as vice chair in 2023, treasurer, and ag sector board chair in 2020.
Additionally, Brian Arnold has been appointed as the general manager of North America Manufacturing Unit reporting to KBT to accelerate the transformation of our manufacturing capabilities in North America. Arnold will continue in his role as president of Kubota Manufacturing of America Corporation, headquartered in Georgia.
As a 30-year veteran with Kubota, Arnold will continue in his existing roles leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience to lead as General Manager of the North America Manufacturing Unit. He will continue working closely with the manufacturing operations and fulfillment teams across North America to navigate challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Arnold began his career with Kubota Manufacturing of America (KMA) in 1995 and advanced through various leadership roles, including president of KMA, becoming the first American to hold that position since the company's founding in 1988. Throughout his tenure, Arnold has led numerous initiatives that have significantly contributed to Kubota's growth and reputation as a trusted global manufacturer.
Within the new management structure, Shingo Hanada will succeed Yuichi Kitao as president and CEO in Japan. Kitao will remain as chairman and representative director of the company.
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