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Kubota Canada appoints new president ahead of opening Ontario facilities

Kubota Canada Ltd. has announced that Yannick Montagano will succeed Bob Hickey in his role as president of the company following his retirement on June 30, 2022.

Montagano will succeed Bob Hickey, who retires after leading a strong period of growth for the company since taking over as president in 2013. 

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A 25-year veteran of Canada’s industrial sector, Montagano steps into the role from his current position as Kubota Canada’s vice president of sales, marketing, service and engineering—a role he’s held since December 2018 and that speaks to his wealth of industry knowledge. Hickey will continue to work closely with Montagano until the end of June to ensure an orderly transition in Kubota Canada’s leadership.

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