Effective April 14, 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.

"I am honored to join a company with Yanmar CE's rich heritage and reputation," Sgro said. "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."

"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," said Cuadrado.