Compact Equipment - News Release

Seasoned industry leader brings over 25 years of diverse equipment experience to drive performance and customer success across the region.

Effective April 14th, 2025, Anna Christine Sgro has been appointed President of Yanmar Compact Equipment's North American region. In her new role, Sgro will focus on enhancing organizational integration, improving financial performance and driving customer success, through innovative product and service development. Together with her team, she aims to establish Yanmar CE as a leader in the compact equipment industry in North America.

Sgro brings with her a wealth of relevant construction and industrial experience, spanning general and product management, aftermarket support, digital transformation and strategy. In her most recent role, she 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.

Sgro joins Yanmar CE’s global leadership team, reporting to José Cuadrado, the company's Global CEO.

Commenting on her appointment Sgro says: "I am honored to join a company with Yanmar CE’s rich heritage and reputation. 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."

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 US.

About Yanmar Compact Equipment

Yanmar Compact Equipment (Yanmar CE) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and support of compact equipment for a range of segments, principally construction and other earthmoving applications. Its products include extensive ranges of mini and midi excavators, wheel loaders, wheeled excavators, compact track loaders and tracked carriers. These are supported by a wide range of services designed to ensure customer success. A global company with proud Japanese heritage, Yanmar CE has manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe and North America – and an extensive international dealer network. Renowned for its innovative approach – it was the first to market with the now-benchmark mini-excavator, and is credited with popularizing the zero-tail swing concept – Yanmar CE remains a trusted brand known for its reliability, performance and commitment to customer satisfaction. These traits are demonstrated through the company’s tagline – ‘Building with you’. For more details, please visit the official website. https://www.yanmar.com/global/construction