Yanmar CE appoints a new President of EMEA Region

Fukuoka, Japan- Yanmar Compact Equipment (Yanmar CE) has appointed Mr. Jon Lopez as the new President of its EMEA region, effective November 1, 2024. Lopez will focus on driving strategic growth and operational excellence across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

With over 20 years of international experience, Jon Lopez joins Yanmar CE from his previous role as Senior VP at HIAB. His background spans construction equipment, steel, automotive parts, and energy, bringing expertise in operations, business development, marketing, project management, and supply chain to advance Yanmar CE’s goals in EMEA.

Mr. José Cuadrado, CEO of Yanmar CE, said, “We are excited to welcome Jon to the Yanmar Compact Equipment team. With his extensive experience and strong leadership in international business, he will play a critical role in our mission to achieve sustainable growth in the EMEA region and position Yanmar CE as a leader in the compact equipment market.”

Mr. Jon Lopez said, "The EMEA region offers tremendous opportunities for growth, and I look forward to working closely with our talented team to deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions, while driving operational excellence across the region. Together, we will continue to strengthen Yanmar CE’s position as a leader in the compact equipment market and build a more sustainable future for our customers and communities."

Born in Bilbao, Spain, Jon Lopez is an industrial engineer with a master’s in Lean Manufacturing from Knoxville University (USA) and an Executive Program in General Management from IESE Business School. He has lived and worked in China, Brazil, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, and Ireland, gaining expertise in cross-cultural collaboration and performance management. Reporting to CEO José Cuadrado, Lopez joins the CE Executive Leadership Team to drive Yanmar CE.

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