Senior executive, board or other material leadership appointments and departures at relevant organisations.
Cargobull North America appoints Markus Dechering as president and COO
Markus Dechering has been appointed president and chief operating officer of Cargobull North America. He will lead growth, product development and dealer support for the refrigerated transport business across North America.
Australia appoints two members to High Speed Rail Authority board
Australia has appointed Eva Hanly and Christopher Rayner to the High Speed Rail Authority board. They bring infrastructure delivery and international high-speed rail expertise as the authority advances the Sydney–Newcastle project.
EV Realty appoints Henrik Holland president to expand fleet charging
EV Realty has appointed Henrik Holland president as it expands its heavy-truck charging business and develops its Powered Properties platform for autonomous and other fleet depots. The company has secured nearly 50MW of grid capacity and plans a new California facility.
CCC appoints Bahar Sadeghi as senior director of technical strategy
The Car Connectivity Consortium has appointed Bahar Sadeghi as senior director of technical strategy and advisory. She will guide technical and certification work as CCC expands its connected-vehicle standards activity into fleet management and micromobility.
Fleet and automotive industry appointments reported for August
Fleet Auto News reports a series of August appointments and role changes across Australia and New Zealand’s automotive, commercial-vehicle, fleet and telematics sectors.
Wheels appoints Matthew Cole as president
Wheels has appointed Matthew Cole as president. The former Aptiv Intelligent Systems leader will focus on the fleet management company’s growth strategy, client relationships, technology and product development.
Cummins announces Investor Relations team and reporting changes
Cummins has announced changes to its Investor Relations organisation. James Hopkins will lead financial planning, capital management and investor relations, with Nick Arens reporting to him; the company also updated biographies for other team members.
American Trucking Associations seeks successor after Chris Spear’s departure
Chris Spear has left the American Trucking Associations as president and CEO with immediate effect. The US trucking body will form a board search committee to appoint his successor after more than a decade of leadership.
Steve Dowling appointed FMCSA chief safety officer
Steve Dowling has joined the FMCSA as chief safety officer after senior safety and leadership roles in trucking organisations and the California Highway Patrol. He will oversee programmes aimed at reducing crashes involving large trucks and buses.
Fleet and telematics companies announce senior leadership changes
BrickHouse GPS, PRO-VISION, Auto Driveaway and Proaction have announced senior leadership appointments and changes across telematics, fleet and vehicle-transport services.
Rail body welcomes Victoria’s new public transport minister
The Australasian Railway Association welcomed Vicki Ward’s appointment as Victoria’s public transport minister and Melissa Horne’s reappointment as ports and freight minister, urging continued progress on major rail projects and freight reforms.
Martin Kuhn outlines vision as Mike Albert Fleet Solutions CEO
Martin Kuhn discusses his appointment as Mike Albert Fleet Solutions’ first president and CEO from outside its founding family, alongside plans to strengthen data, technology and fleet services while retaining personal customer support.
Victoria unveils Cabinet reshuffle with new AI and transport portfolios
Victoria’s Premier Ben Carroll has unveiled a streamlined Cabinet, appointing ministers for artificial intelligence, roads and road safety, public transport, and ports and freight among other portfolios.
Cellcentric appoints Lars Ljungström as CFO
Cellcentric has appointed Lars Ljungström as CFO. He joins the Daimler Truck–Volvo Group–Toyota joint venture from Volvo Penta North America, succeeding Niklas Ekström, who is leaving for Hexagon Group.
Trucking and logistics firms announce four senior executive appointments
Crawford Trucking, Kenworth Sales Company, CCM and BNSF Logistics have appointed or promoted senior executives, including new presidents and chief commercial officers, as they strengthen leadership across trucking, logistics and intermodal operations.
New Transport Community director sets out regional integration priorities
The new Director of the Transport Community’s Permanent Secretariat sets out priorities including faster transport-project delivery, improved cross-border connectivity, safer and smarter mobility, and closer integration with EU transport standards.
Gary Van Orden retires after nearly 40 years in commercial fleet leadership
Gary Van Orden is retiring after nearly 40 years in commercial fleet leadership, including roles at Ford, Nissan, FCA and Mike Albert Fleet Solutions.
ZF appoints Sebastian Schmitt to Board of Management
ZF has appointed Sebastian Schmitt to its Board of Management from 1 September 2026, with responsibility for Electrified Powertrain Technology and the Americas. Peter Holdmann will leave the board on 31 August after deciding not to renew his contract.
DTNA appoints Craig Redshaw to lead US plant operations
Daimler Truck North America has appointed Craig Redshaw to lead US plant operations, overseeing four truck manufacturing facilities and production performance across safety, quality and cost.
Mobileye announces planned CEO transition for founder Amnon Shashua
Mobileye founder and CEO Amnon Shashua plans to step down once a successor is appointed. He will remain a director and has been offered the chairman role, while the board begins an executive search.
Huayi Tire Canada appoints Matesic as Eastern Canada sales manager
Huayi Tire Canada has appointed Mike Matesic as Eastern Canada sales manager. He will support dealer, distributor and fleet customers while expanding the company’s commercial truck, off-road and speciality tyre business.
Kooner Fleet Management appoints Micah Einterz as head of strategy
Kooner Fleet Management Solutions has appointed Micah Einterz as head of strategy, a newly created role focused on long-term growth, strategic partnerships and expansion across North America and international markets.
Fastfrate, Venti and US carriers announce senior appointments
Fastfrate names Dave Aeri as CIO, while Venti Technologies appoints BNSF executive Todd Podell to its board. Hovership and Southeastern Freight Lines also announce senior operational and sales appointments.
Bosch communications chief Christof Ehrhart to leave at year-end
Christof Ehrhart will leave his position as Bosch’s Head of Communications at the end of 2026.
Great Dane appoints Eddie Martin EVP and CCO
Great Dane has appointed Eddie Martin as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective 3 August 2026, and he has been charged with leading the company’s commercial strategy, sales organisation and dealer network to accelerate market growth.
Interport Global appoints CEO for Project Velocity
Interport Global has appointed Anthony Donald as CEO and has advanced its proposed $20 billion Project Velocity across Central Queensland, which has been presented to establish Gladstone as a nationally significant freight and logistics hub.
Jeff Varick Elected to OmniAir Board
Jeff Varick has been elected to OmniAir Consortium's board and has brought over 30 years' experience in connected vehicle technology through Brandmotion; the appointment has been stated to support interoperability and deployment of connected transport technologies.
Juulia Laakso appointed CEO of Tramigo Africa
Juulia Laakso has been appointed CEO of Tramigo Africa and has previously served as Business Development Director. She has emphasised human-centric leadership, has promoted inclusive culture, and has overseen recent executive hires as part of organisational development.
Mike Albert Fleet Solutions appoints Marty Kuhn as CEO
Marty Kuhn has been appointed CEO of Mike Albert Fleet Solutions, becoming the family-owned fleet management company’s first non-family chief executive. John Betagole becomes chairman as the business continues investing in fleet data, telematics and AI-enabled services.
Bosch appoints Christian Fischer as chief executive from July 2026
Christian Fischer will succeed Stefan Hartung as Bosch chairman of the board of management on 1 July 2026. Markus Forschner and Markus Heyn will become deputy chairmen, with Heyn continuing to represent the Mobility business.
Manitou appoints Marcel-Claude Braud chairman and Hervé Rochet interim CEO
Manitou Group has appointed Marcel-Claude Braud chairman of its board and Hervé Rochet interim president and CEO. Sylvain Blaise is due to become the group's permanent president and CEO on 30 June 2026.
Lucid to cut 18% of US workforce as COO leaves and Arizona shift ends
Lucid will cut approximately 18% of its US workforce, eliminate its COO role and end the second production shift at its Arizona factory, seeking annualised savings of about $158 million amid weaker demand and elevated vehicle inventory.
Great Dane appoints Diana Yan as chief financial officer
Great Dane has appointed Diana Yan as executive vice-president and chief financial officer. She succeeds Jim Petrarca, who will retire on 1 October 2026 and will support the leadership transition until then.
Wanda Klayman retires from IBTTA after 23 years
Wanda Klayman has retired as IBTTA’s deputy executive director after 23 years with the tolling association. She previously served as interim executive director and CEO before returning to the deputy role earlier this year.
Kenworth appoints Peter Ahrens as general manager
Kenworth has appointed Peter Ahrens as general manager and PACCAR vice-president, succeeding in the role from assistant general manager of operations. Joe Adams becomes assistant general manager of operations, with both changes effective 1 July.
Jennifer Cortez Appointed Chief Marketing Officer at Lytx
Lytx has appointed Jennifer Cortez as Chief Marketing Officer; she has more than 20 years' B2B and SaaS marketing experience and has been tasked with leading marketing strategy, brand development and revenue acceleration amid the company's ongoing expansion.
AROBS appoints Adina Suciu as Group Transformation Officer
AROBS has appointed Adina Suciu as Group Chief Transformation and Integration Officer to coordinate integration and operational transformation across recent acquisitions and to align processes, teams and governance to support international expansion.
Former Tesla CFO Deepak Ahuja appointed CFO of Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials has appointed former Tesla CFO Deepak Ahuja as its finance chief. He joins the EV battery recycler and energy-storage company after leadership roles at Zipline and Verily Life Sciences.
Greater Than appoints Johanna Forseke as chief executive
Greater Than has appointed Johanna Forseke as chief executive, succeeding Liselott Johansson. Forseke previously served as chief business officer and deputy CEO and will lead the company’s growth in AI-driven road-safety and sustainability solutions.
Manitou Group appoints Sylvain Blaise as future president and CEO
Manitou Group’s board has appointed Sylvain Blaise to succeed Michel Denis as president and CEO from 30 June 2026. Christopher Himsworth will become chairman, while Virginie Himsworth joins the board subject to shareholder ratification.
Ford EV and software chief departing amid restructuring
Ford has announced Doug Field has elected to leave and has merged EV and software duties into a new Product Creation and Industrialisation organisation led by COO Kumar Galhotra, to support its Ford+ margin and product rollout targets.
Lucid names Silvio Napoli CEO, secures US$750m
Lucid has appointed Silvio Napoli as chief executive and has secured US$750m of expanded investments from a PIF affiliate and Uber, with Uber committing US$200m and orders for at least 35,000 vehicles.
Xiaomi appoints former Tesla China GM to lead auto sales
Xiaomi has reportedly appointed Kong Yanshuang, formerly Tesla China regional general manager, to head automotive sales, and has begun integrating Tesla executive practices into its retail network following the SU7 launch and strong initial order volumes.
Wielton estimates 4.8% revenue growth in 2025 amid restructuring
Trailer maker Wielton estimates 2025 revenue rose 4.8% to about PLN 2.2bn, while EBITDA losses narrowed. The group is prioritising profitability, cash flow, product and manufacturing optimisation, defence, telematics services and organisational restructuring in 2026.
ZF extends CFO Michael Frick’s contract to 2031
ZF Friedrichshafen’s supervisory board has extended CFO Michael Frick’s contract until the end of May 2031, citing continuity and financial discipline during the automotive supplier’s transformation.
