Masaaki Hirose, president of Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc., (HCMA) has announced his retirement from his current position, appointing vice president of operations Al Quinn to succeed him in day-to-day management of the company.
Hirose has accepted a new position within Hitachi, now serving as chairman and director of HCMA, and vice president of the Hitachi Americas Operations Group. Quinn becomes managing director, reporting to Hirose.
Under Hirose’s leadership, HCMA has seen 175 percent growth in revenue and has nearly doubled its market share. Last June, the company celebrated the grand opening of its new U.S. corporate headquarters and training facility,
representing a $4 million investment in support for customers and dealers in the Americas.
Published in the May 2019 Edition
