Jim Walenczak named president of DAF Trucks N.V.
Jim Walenczak will become President of DAF Trucks N.V. on July 1, 2026, succeeding Harald Seidel.
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What Happened
Jim Walenczak has been promoted to President of DAF Trucks N.V., effective July 1, 2026. He succeeds Harald Seidel, who will retire on July 17, 2026. Walenczak brings 15 years of experience at PACCAR, most recently as Vice President and General Manager of Kenworth Truck Company.
- Assistant General Manager – Operations at PACCAR Parts
- Assistant General Manager of Sales & Marketing at Kenworth
- PACCAR Vice President and General Manager – Kenworth Truck Company
“We sincerely thank Harald for his friendship, leadership, and significant contributions to the success of PACCAR and its customers.”
Why this matters
This leadership change at DAF, a PACCAR subsidiary, ensures continuity with an experienced insider taking the helm.
Terms in This Story
- PACCAR
- Parent company of DAF Trucks, a global truck manufacturer.
- DAF Trucks N.V.
- A Dutch truck manufacturing company and subsidiary of PACCAR.
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