Chris Larson

Chris Larson serves as the Senior Director of NPD Sourcing, Supply Transformation, & Indirect Sourcing at The Toro Company since January 2023, previously holding various director positions, including Director New Product Development Sourcing & Supply Transformation and Director New Development Sourcing. Prior experience includes Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing and NPI Sourcing Director at Starkey Hearing from August 2018 to January 2023, and over 14 years at Honeywell, culminating in roles such as E&ES Americas Sourcing Director and Global NPI Sourcing Director. Larson's career highlights include managing large, matrixed teams across multiple regions, achieving significant cost reductions, and overseeing the strategic sourcing and procurement processes in diverse sectors such as aerospace and energy solutions. Educational credentials include an MBA in Supply Chain and MIS from the UMN Carlson School of Management and a BA in Economics and Math from St. Olaf College.