Tennant Company taps a 25-year operations veteran to oversee day-to-day execution starting mid-2026.
Tennant Company appointed Richard H. Zay as chief operating officer, with the change taking effect July 1, 2026. Zay joins after more than 25 years in sales, marketing, and operational leadership roles.
The move follows a period of steady leadership at the industrial cleaning equipment maker. Zay’s background includes prior senior positions in multinational firms, though specific prior employers were not disclosed.
Shares of TNC showed no immediate reaction in after-hours trading.