HD Construction Equipment Hyundai North America has promoted Mike Ross to president, where he will oversee the company's business strategy, dealer network development, customer support operations and continued growth across the United States and Canada.
Ross succeeds Stan Park, who recently retired after serving as president since November 2021.
Since joining Hyundai in 2020, Ross has led the company’s growth in North America by expanding the dealer network, enhancing parts and product support operations and improving cross-functional collaboration. In his most recent role as chief operating officer, he helped align sales, marketing, product support and operations to better position Hyundai for the introduction of its next-generation equipment and services. Recent releases include its HX Series excavators, HT30 compact track loader and next-generation HA30 and HA45 articulated dump trucks.
Prior to his time at Hyundai, Ross spent 22 years at Takeuchi after beginning his heavy equipment career as a territory sales manager at John Deere. Ross also served six years in the U.S. Army after graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point with a degree in economics.
“Mike has demonstrated strong leadership and a genuine commitment to our dealers, customers and employees,” said Jaeuk Kim, head of North America operations for HD Construction Equipment. “His operational expertise and ability to build cohesive teams have helped position Hyundai well for continued growth across North America. We are confident he is the right leader for this next chapter.”
Powered byHD Construction Equipment is the result of a January 1 merger between HD Hyundai Construction Equipment, which carried the Hyundai brand, and HD Hyundai Infracore, which carried the Develon brand.
As president, Ross will focus on driving Hyundai's long-term growth by further strengthening dealer partnerships, enhancing customer support, expanding market presence and advancing equipment and technology solutions throughout North America.
