Jeffery A. Leonard is the President and CEO of Alamo Group, assuming the role in May 2021. With a strong background in the company's Industrial Division, where he served as Executive Vice President from 2011 to 2021, Mr. Leonard brings valuable experience and expertise to his leadership position. He collaborates with a team of over 4,200 employees across seven countries.
As President and CEO, Mr. Leonard actively works alongside the Board and executive team to refine the company's strategic direction. His focus is on driving high-growth acquisitions, ensuring consistent earnings, and creating long-term shareholder value.
Before joining Alamo Group, Mr. Leonard had a successful career at Metso Corporation, where he spent nineteen years. Starting as Vice President of Nordberg Inc., a subsidiary of Rauma in Finland, he advanced to the position of Senior Vice President at Metso Minerals Industries Inc. in Helsinki, Finland. Metso is a renowned global leader in technology and services, serving diverse industries such as mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling, and pulp and paper.
With a foundation in mechanical engineering, Mr. Leonard began his career as a graduate trainee at Allis-Chalmers Corporation, completing a comprehensive two-year training program for engineers. He furthered his education and obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. Committed to continuous professional development, Mr. Leonard enriched his knowledge through the Program for Management Development at Harvard Business School and additional executive education at the Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Leveraging his extensive expertise and educational background, Mr. Leonard brings valuable insights and effective leadership to the organization, fostering its growth and achieving ongoing success.
