New MD and CEO at Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK

Daimler Truck UK has appointed Richard Skidmore as managing director and chief executive, effective 1st August, 2026.

Since 2023, Skidmore has served as director, customer service and parts, leading the aftersales truck business for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and FUSO Trucks across Britain and Northern Ireland.

Skidmore has been with Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK since 2017. He succeeds Heiko Selzam as managing director and CEO.