Alamo Group Names Robert Hureau New President and CEO

Alamo Group has named Robert Hureau as its new President and CEO, succeeding Jeffery Leonard, effective September 2. Hureau most recently served as CEO of American Trailer World, an industrial manufacturer and retailer of trailers, truck equipment and aftermarket parts.

Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) has announced that Robert P. Hureau will succeed Jeffery A. Leonard as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2, 2025 [1]. Hureau, who most recently served as CEO of American Trailer World (ATW), brings extensive experience in the industrial and life science sectors.

Hureau's appointment follows a thorough succession planning process and a comprehensive executive search conducted by the Board of Directors. The transition is seen as a continuation of Alamo Group's growth trajectory rather than a reaction to performance issues or strategic disagreements [3]. Hureau's background includes successful mergers, acquisitions, and building innovation-focused cultures, which aligns well with Alamo Group's business model [2].

Before joining ATW, Hureau held executive positions at Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD) and Sensata Technologies, where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, respectively. His financial acumen and experience in scaling businesses and executing acquisitions will be valuable in supporting Alamo Group's capital allocation decisions [3].

Jeffery Leonard, who has been Alamo Group's CEO since 2021, will retire after a successful tenure. The Board of Directors expressed confidence in Hureau's ability to lead the company in its next phase of growth and development [1].

Hureau commented on his new role, stating, "I am very excited to be joining the Alamo Group team. I believe the Company has a great business model and a talented management team that can deliver additional growth and profitability for our stockholders. I look forward to what we can accomplish together" [1].

Alamo Group is a leader in the design, manufacture, distribution, and service of high-quality equipment for vegetation management, infrastructure maintenance, and other applications. The company operates 27 plants in North America, Europe, Australia, and Brazil as of June 30, 2025, and employs approximately 3,800 people [1].

The transition is expected to be orderly and minimally disruptive to ongoing operations, with Hureau's appointment signaling continuity in industrial leadership [3].

References:
[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alamo-group-inc-announces-ceo-succession-plan-302532314.html
[2] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4486753-alamo-group-names-hureau-new-president-and-ceo-succeeding-leonard
[3] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ALG/alamo-group-inc-announces-ceo-succession-587jwltour1p.html