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Mr. Kevin Bangston will become President and CEO of Daimler Truck Financial Services North America on September 1, 2024, succeeding Richard Howard.
Date: August 21, 2024
Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany- Daimler Truck Financial Services North America GmbH., Mr. Kevin Bangston has been appointed as President and CEO of Daimler Truck Financial Services North America, starting September 1, 2024. He will oversee Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) operations in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, transitioning from his role as President and CEO of Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation.
Bangston brings over 25 years of transportation industry experience to lead DTFS North America into its next phase. Beginning his career at Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) in 2001 in corporate finance, he has since held successful roles that led to international leadership positions in Germany, Indonesia, and Japan.
Mr. Stephan Unger, CEO of Daimler Truck Financial Services GmbH, said, “I am extremely happy and proud that we can bring Kevin into the Daimler Truck Financial Services leadership team. With his leadership skills, his experience and deep knowledge of the transportation industry, Kevin will further develop our business and lead our transformation in North America from pure financial to a complete commercial vehicle service provider.”
Mr. John O’Leary, President and CEO of DTNA, said “Kevin’s proven leadership track record and broad experience across both DTNA and the larger Daimler Truck organization positions him well for success in his new position. We look forward to having him as a member of our DTNA Operating Committee (OpCom) and working together to continue provide our customers and dealers the industry leading service and support they expect and deserve.”
Bangston will succeed Richard Howard, who is retiring on July 31st after a distinguished 31-year career at DTNA and DTFS, including leadership roles across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. Unger and O'Leary praised Howard's contributions, stating, "His leadership and industry knowledge were crucial to our success." Bangston will also support Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation until further succession details are announced.
