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Don Lowe (Photo courtesy of Kioti Tractor)
Kioti Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA Inc., recently welcomed Don Lowe as vice-president of North American sales and celebrated the promotion of Tim Phillips to vice-president of sales operations as the company looks to strengthen its growth strategy across North America.
With more than 30 years of experience in sales, dealer development and strategic growth within the agricultural and compact construction equipment industries, the company says Lowe will play a key role in expanding its market presence. Meanwhile, Phillips, a 20-plus-year veteran of Kioti, will leverage his deep knowledge of the company’s sales operations and dealer network to drive efficiency and growth in his new role.
“We are excited to welcome Don to the Kioti team and recognize Tim’s well-deserved promotion,” said Ryan Kim, executive vice-president and chief operating officer at Kioti Tractor. “Don brings fresh ideas and a strategic mindset that will help drive dealer expansion and market growth, while Tim’s deep expertise and long-standing commitment to the brand will ensure operational excellence and continued support for our dealers and customers. Together, their leadership will be instrumental as we strengthen our presence across North America.”
In his new position, Lowe will oversee the Kioti market expansion strategy, working closely with the sales team to drive growth, improve customer engagement and strengthen the brand’s position. His extensive expertise in sales operations, dealer relations and market development will support expansion across its product portfolio including tractors, compact construction equipment, utility vehicles and zero-turn mowers.
Prior to joining Kioti, Lowe held various leadership roles at Kubota Tractor Corporation, where he managed national sales teams, dealer programs and strategic initiatives that increased market share and customer reach.
Tim Phillips (Photo courtesy of Kioti Tractor)
Since joining the company in 2003, Phillips has held several key positions, including territory manager, eastern regional manager and, most recently, national sales manager. During his tenure, he led the launch of new product segments, including zero-turn mowers in 2019 and compact construction equipment in 2023. In his new role, he will oversee sales operations, market intelligence, marketing and inside sales.