
Kolbus has long been synonymous with innovation, creativity, and excellence—qualities that make the appointment of Anissa Smalls as its new President a natural and exciting progression.
Mrs. Smalls brings a valuable and diverse background to her new leadership role. Over the past two decades, she has held senior commercial positions across several industries. While based in New York, she played a pivotal role in growing an electrical wire distributor and manufacturer into one of the city’s leading providers. As Senior Controller for an Israeli-based financial services firm, she helped clients meet their financial goals through forecasting and regulatory compliance.
Anissa is known for her leadership rooted in accountability and precision. She thrives under pressure and brings a results-oriented mindset to every endeavor.
Most recently, she served as Vice President of Finance and Administration at Kolbus America. In that role, she focused on strategic financial planning, operational efficiency, risk management, and team development. Her professional motto, “efficiency without sacrifice,” underscores her commitment to maintaining high standards across all business functions.
Reflecting on her new position, Anissa shared her goal: “to maintain Kolbus’ rich history of excellence, reliability, and quality.” She acknowledges the challenges of delivering exceptional service, customer satisfaction, and competitive pricing in an uncertain political and economic climate but says she will meet those challenges head on.
Looking ahead, Anissa’s primary objective for Kolbus America is clear: “ensuring long-term sustainability while growing responsibly.”
We invite all our customers, colleagues, friends and followers to offer a well-deserved Congratulations to Madam President Anissa Smalls!