Toro adds board leadership

The Toro Company has announced the election of Dianne Craig to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2024.

“We are very pleased to have Dianne join The Toro Company’s board as a proven leader with a diverse range of executive leadership achievements,” said Richard Olson, chairman and chief executive officer of Toro.

Craig currently serves as president of Lincoln, the luxury vehicle division of Ford Motor Company based in Dearborn, Michigan.

Throughout her 30-year career in the automotive industry, she has held several leadership roles of increasing responsibility.

She was president of the International Markets Group, Ford Blue, leading business operations for dealer and distributor markets in more than 100 countries, said the Bloomington, Minnesota-based outdoor equipment firm.

Prior to that she served as chief executive officer at Ford Direct and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Company of Canada.

Craig received a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from State University of New York at Fredonia.

“Dianne’s extensive background in operational execution, channel strategy and delivering best-in-class marketing solutions will be a strong asset as we continue to advance our strategic vision,” said Olson.