DAF Trucks appoints Jones to lead EV capability

DAF Trucks has appointed Louis Jones to the role of electric vehicle (EV) and connected services director.

He joins a growing EV department at DAF’s head-office in Haddenham including Adam Bennett, EV and sustainability manager, and Amy Carter, EV operations manager, and reporting to Gareth Halliwell, business planning director.

Following a two-year, senior EV role with Scania (Great Britain), Jones assumes responsibility for the development of DAF’s EV programme encompassing sales, aftersales, DAF Dealer network EV strategy and charging infrastructure roll-out.

The 29-year-old also heads-up PACCAR Connect, the revised connected services offering from DAF, supplied as standard on all New Generation DAF vehicles.

“It is such an exciting time for the industry,” said Jones, “and I am thrilled at the opportunity to join the market leader and its fantastic range of zero-emissions products.

“I’m already up-to-speed with the DAF product range, especially after a trip to Eindhoven in my first week,” he added, “and I’m looking forward to becoming reacquainted with some important industry initiatives with the DAF marque. I’m especially excited to be engaging with the biggest and best dealer network in the business.

“PACCAR Connect too, represents the future of fleet operations and a unique opportunity for customers to benefit from some tangible efficiencies. I’m delighted to be given the chance to develop the DAF capability in this space.”