Yanmar Compact Equipment has appointed Anna Christine Sgro as President of its North American operations, effective April 14, 2025. A seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience across the construction, equipment, and financial services sectors, Sgro will spearhead efforts to elevate Yanmar CE’s market presence and performance across the region.
In her new role, Sgro will focus on advancing operational integration, strengthening financial outcomes and accelerating customer-centric product and service development. Her appointment signals a strategic move by Yanmar CE to bolster its North American leadership capabilities and drive long-term growth.
Sgro joins the global leadership team of Yanmar CE and will report directly to the company’s Global CEO, José Cuadrado. Her mandate includes reinforcing Yanmar’s reputation for compact equipment innovation while ensuring continued success for customers and dealers across North America.
“I am honoured 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.”
Prior to joining Yanmar, Sgro served as President of Reesink Canada Holdings, where she oversaw strategic growth initiatives in the agriculture, construction and complementary equipment sectors. Her earlier career includes leadership roles at major organisations such as Volvo Financial Services, Volvo Construction Equipment, Strongco Equipment, Ritchie Bros., and the Global Caterpillar Alliance.
Cuadrado welcomed the appointment, noting, “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, and has completed post-graduate studies at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University in the United States.
