Nate Baxter
President & CEO at ScottsMiracle-Gro | Servant Leader | Technology & Operations Transformation | Outdoorsman
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
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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
- Apr 2023–Present· 3 yrs 5 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrentJun 2026–Present
- President and Chief Operating OfficerDec 2024–Jun 2026
- Chief Operating OfficerAug 2023–Dec 2024
- Executive Vice PresidentApr 2023–Aug 2023
- Jun 2007–Apr 2023· 15 yrs 10 mos
- Sr. Strategic AdvisorApr 2023–Apr 2023
- President, TEL USJul 2022–Apr 2023
- President, Tokyo Electon AmericaOct 2020–Apr 2023
- President, TEL Manufacturing and Engineering of America2020–Oct 2020
- General Manager, Development and Production GroupMar 2019–Oct 2020
- Chairman of the Board, TEL Epion, IncApr 2016–Dec 2019
- Account Technology General Manager2016–Mar 2019
- President and Chief Operating Officer2009–Mar 2016
- Vice President, General Manager, TEL EpionAug 2008–2009
- Director, Sales and MarketingJun 2007–Aug 2008
- Jun 1997–Jun 2007· 10 yrs
- Principal Engineer, Mgr Strategic EnablingJun 1997–Jun 2007
Education
Physics
Rollins CollegeMaterials Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology