David Huml

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, TENNANT CO

Search every verified David Huml interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a June 2025 interview, David Huml, President and CEO of Tennant Company, discussed the company's outlook for the Central and Eastern European market, describing customers in the region as "forwardlooking, very mature and knowledgeable" and "hungry for more knowledge." He stated that Tennant views the broader market as a favorable environment with potential for accelerated growth. Huml highlighted robotics as a key innovation, noting the launch of the X4 rover, and said the company is introducing new products at a "value price position" to reach customers who cannot afford Tennant's premium-priced equipment. Huml identified labor availability and cost as the primary challenge for customers in the cleaning industry, stating that "fewer people want to pursue this as a profession." He also said customers are seeking sustainability solutions, including net-zero emissions and product circularity. Huml urged the industry to embrace innovation, saying, "The future is now. We need to get started," and encouraged partners and customers to "imagine the brighter future" by working together on new approaches to cleaning.