Osaka, Japan- Yanmar Compact Equipment., a group company of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., has announced the appointment of Mr. Ryu Kudo as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kudo, who joined Yanmar in June 2019, will continue to serve as President and Representative Director of Yanmar Construction Equipment Co., Ltd. in Japan, alongside his new global role.
Bringing with him decades of experience in the construction industry, Mr. Kudo is well-positioned to lead Yanmar Compact Equipment into its next phase of growth. His leadership aims to further strengthen the company’s commitment to delivering innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions to customers around the world.
“It’s an honor to lead Yanmar’s historic construction machinery business,” said Mr. Kudo. “I’m excited by the opportunity to help lay the groundwork for sustainable development. Yanmar Compact Equipment is the most globalized business within the group, and we believe that by combining the capabilities of each region, we can achieve further growth.”
His appointment marks a significant step in reinforcing Yanmar Compact Equipment’s strategic vision and global expansion efforts.