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Nate Baxter

President & CEO at ScottsMiracle-Gro | Servant Leader | Technology & Operations Transformation | Outdoorsman

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

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Experience29+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

I’m a servant leader with a passion for building strong teams, driving transformation, and creating lasting impact.My career journey has taken me from early roles at Intel in technology and supply chain, to over a decade of leadership at Tokyo Electron America, where I had the privilege to serve as President. I joined ScottsMiracle-Gro as President & COO in 2023 and assumed the role of CEO in 2026. Across my leadership, I've remained focused on empowering associates, driving operational excellence, and building a culture of innovation and collaboration.Outside of work, I’m happiest outdoors—hunting, fishing, skiing, or tending to my garden. I believe in stewardship, sustainability, and helping people grow—both literally and figuratively.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Apr 2023–Present· 3 yrs 5 mos
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      Jun 2026–Present
    • President and Chief Operating Officer
      Dec 2024–Jun 2026
    • Chief Operating Officer
      Aug 2023–Dec 2024
    • Executive Vice President
      Apr 2023–Aug 2023
  • Jun 2007–Apr 2023· 15 yrs 10 mos
    • Sr. Strategic Advisor
      Apr 2023–Apr 2023
    • President, TEL US
      Jul 2022–Apr 2023
    • President, Tokyo Electon America
      Oct 2020–Apr 2023
    • President, TEL Manufacturing and Engineering of America
      2020–Oct 2020
    • General Manager, Development and Production Group
      Mar 2019–Oct 2020
    • Chairman of the Board, TEL Epion, Inc
      Apr 2016–Dec 2019
    • Account Technology General Manager
      2016–Mar 2019
    • President and Chief Operating Officer
      2009–Mar 2016
    • Vice President, General Manager, TEL Epion
      Aug 2008–2009
    • Director, Sales and Marketing
      Jun 2007–Aug 2008
  • Jun 1997–Jun 2007· 10 yrs
    • Principal Engineer, Mgr Strategic Enabling
      Jun 1997–Jun 2007

Education

Physics

Rollins College

Materials Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology

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SPCProduct ManagementEngineering ManagementProduct DevelopmentFailure AnalysisLeadershipSupply Chain OptimizationDesign of ExperimentsSemiconductor IndustryTechnology Enabled Business TransformationOperational ExpertiseICStrategyCross-functional Team LeadershipCultural TransformationManufacturingThin FilmsElectronicsSemiconductorsMetrology