Cuadrado will lead the continuing transformation of Yanmar Compact Equipment into a global market leader.
Effective 1st April 2024, José Cuadrado has been appointed Global Chief Executive Officer at Yanmar Compact Equipment (Yanmar CE), and Chairman of the Board at Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. Cuadrado replaces Giuliano Parodi who, for the last six years, has successfully led the transformation of Yanmar CE into a global leader – and who is now transferring to manage the Yanmar Group’s Strategy Division, as Chief Strategy Officer.
In a career spanning more than 25 years, Cuadrado brings with him a wealth of relevant construction, industrial and automotive experience, working at leading brands that include Ingersol Rand, Doosan and CNH Industrial. He joined Yanmar CE in early 2023, where he is managing director of the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa region; markets that equate to a third of the company’s global sales. A search has begun for his replacement, and Cuadrado will combine both Global CEO and EMEA roles until his successor is appointed, from his current base in Europe.