DAF Trucks appoints Louis Jones to lead EV capability

DAF Trucks has appointed Louis Jones to the role of EV & Connected Services Director. He joins a growing EV department at DAF’s head-office in Haddenham including Adam Bennett, EV & 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.

He also heads-up PACCAR Connect, the revised connected services offering from DAF, supplied as standard on all New Generation DAF vehicles. Jones, 29, boasts an impressive CV including stints at two of the industry’s leading manufacturers. His time with Scania saw Jones responsible for ‘business readiness’ of EV products across the dealer network, including the electrification of the company’s internal fleet of cars and vans, and development of Scania’s charging proposition.

His time with Scania also saw the development of key relationships with high-profile industry initiatives such as ZEHID. Graduating from Lancaster University, Jones joined the financial services division of Mercedes-Benz where he spent time overseas, also in Fleet Management and as Executive Assistant to board level directors. He then moved to Mercedes-Benz Vans as Business Improvement Manager and culminating as Project Manager for Electric Mobility.

“It is such an exciting time for the industry,” said Louis 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 said, “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.” DAF Trucks Business Planning Director, Gareth Halliwell, added, “We are absolutely delighted to have secured the services of such a high calibre individual in Louis, illustrating our ambition to be market leader for zero-emissions vehicles in the UK.

Louis has a fantastic grasp of the commercial EV sector, boasting an extensive knowledge base and proven track record.

This will be vital,” he said, “as we work in partnership with our dealer network to develop and drive forward our EV offering for operators”