Suresh Krishna is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Tool + Equipment (NTE) and a member of its Board of Directors, leading one of the leading retailers and manufacturers serving professional trades and DIY communities. Since assuming the CEO role in 2020, he has driven the company’s next phase of growth, delivering record revenue, EBITDA, and customer expansion through a forward-looking, execution-focused leadership style.Before joining NTE, Suresh held senior leadership roles at global organizations including Polaris, United Technologies, Diageo, and Sleep Number, where he built deep expertise in innovation, digital transformation, supply chain modernization, mergers and acquisitions, and global business expansion. His strategic mindset and results-oriented approach have positioned Northern Tool + Equipment for sustained growth and long-term relevance in an evolving retail landscape.Suresh also serves on multiple corporate and industry boards, contributing to broader business leadership and education initiatives. Through innovation, decisive leadership, and customer-centric thinking, he continues to shape organizations that thrive in a rapidly changing world.
