Women in Construction Leaders: Anna Sgro leads Ritchie Bros. in sales, customer service and business relationships

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Ontario Construction News special feature.

Anna Sgro, senior vice-president Canada East for auctioneer Ritchie Brothers (RB), the worldโ€™s largest heavy equipment auctioneer, has been nominated as one of Canadaโ€™s Top 10 Women in Construction Leaders.

โ€œIn her nearly 30-year career, Anna has been the first female executive to pave the road through an adventurous journey in the heavy equipment industry and now secondary market with Ritchie Bros.,โ€ a corporate profile describes her achievements. โ€œHer expertise and leadership have created a following for many employees that admire and respect her passion and commitment, along with an exemplary female to champion gender diversity in the heavy construction industry.โ€

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Sgro has a pivotal role in a โ€œground-breaking partnershipโ€ between Caterpillar and Ritchie Bros., now the exclusive auctioneer for Caterpillar’s independent dealers. โ€œAnna guided and secured partnership agreements with 98 per cent of the North American Caterpillar dealer network, the fist step in gaining this important book of business,โ€ the profile says. โ€œShe is now working with international dealers to achieve the same results on a global scale.โ€

โ€œAnna is also the leader of Eastern Canada, where she has set new auction records for the company.โ€ With her leadership, Ritchie Brosโ€™ Eastern Canada sites nearly doubled their book of business in the last few years.

She has won several corporate achievement awards, spoken at conferences and association meetings, and encouraged young women to explore opportunities within the industry.

She launched a program where students and their instructors are invited to RB for a tour, train on all types of equipment, and receive a behind-the-scenes look at how an auction comes together.

Sgro spends her free time with her three adult children and serves her community with local foundations that work with seniors and children in need.

Danielle Franchi, general manager of Concreation, nominated Sgro.

If you know of a Woman in Construction worthy of recognition in this ongoing feature, please let us know by emailing ch***@*********************ws.com.

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