Yanmar Names Sgro New President for North America

Anna Christine Sgro is the new president of Yanmar Compact Equipment’s North American region. Sgro will focus on “enhancing organizational integration, improving financial performance, and driving customer success through innovative product and service development,” according to the company.

Sgro has experience with general and product management, aftermarket support, digital transformation, and strategy. Most recently, she was president of Reesink Canada Holdings, where she led strategic growth initiatives in the agriculture, construction, and complementary equipment sectors. Her career also includes senior executive roles at 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 Jose Cuadrado, global CEO.

“I am honored to join a company with Yanmar CE’s rich heritage and reputation,” said Sgro in a statement. “The values of product quality and innovation that have made Yanmar CE globally respected will remain central to our mission in North America.”

Stated Cuadrado: “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 in Toronto, Canada, and post-graduate studies at Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.