Yanmar CE names Sgro its new president
Yanmar Compact Equipment appointed Anna Christine Sgro president of its North American region, effective April 14. Sgro will focus on enhancing organizational integration, improving financial performance and driving customer success through innovative product and service development, said Yanmar in a news release.
In her most recent role, Sgro served as president of Reesink Canada Holdings, where she led strategic growth initiatives in the agriculture, construction and complementary equipment sectors. Her earlier career included senior executive roles at prominent global organizations such as Volvo Financial Services, Volvo Construction Equipment, Strongco Equipment and Ritchie Bros, as well as leading the Global Caterpillar Alliance.
“I am honored to join a company with Yanmar CE’s rich heritage and reputation,” said Sgro. “The values of product quality and innovation that have made Yanmar CE globally respected will remain central to our mission in North America. As always, we will focus on delivering value to our customers and dealers.”
Sgro joins Yanmar CE’s global leadership team, reporting to José Cuadrado, the company’s Global CEO.
José Cuadrado, Global CEO of Yanmar Compact Equipment, adds: “North America is a vital driver of our global business, and I am confident that under Anna’s leadership, Yanmar CE will have a positive catalyst for change, supporting the interests of customers, dealers, suppliers, employees and the wider community.”
Sgro holds a degree in economics with a minor in political science from York University, Toronto, Canada, and post-graduate studies at Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management, in the U.S.
