Toro names Lackritz to newly created CTO role
The Toro Company has appointed Neal M. Lackritz to the newly created role of vice president and chief technology officer, effective November 2, 2026. He will lead enterprise technology strategy, oversee global engineering and the Center for Technology, Research and Innovation, and advance autonomous, alternative-power and connected solutions. Lackritz brings more than 30 years of experience in technology leadership, most recently as vice president of engineering at Whisker, with earlier roles spanning outdoor equipment, robotics and consumer technology. Toro says the appointment will help align its technology roadmap and accelerate innovation across its business.
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