Toro names human resources VP
The Toro Company, based in Bloomington, Minn., has named Lori A. Riley as its vice president of human resources. Riley succeeds Margeaux M. King.
“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 Toro 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 worked to align performance and culture, modernize talent acquisition practices, and enhance employee engagement initiatives.
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.
