New managing director at MAN Truck & Bus

MAN Truck and Bus has appointed Jan Kohlmeier as its new managing director, effective from August 1.

He began his career with MAN Truck and Bus in 2004 and has held various roles in sales and customer services across Eastern Europe and Asia Pacific. 

Since 2020, he has been the MD of MAN Truck and Bus in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Senior vice president and head of Europe at MAN Truck and Bus SE, Roman Sitte, said; “We are delighted to have appointed Jan to head the MAN Truck and Bus Team in the UK, a market area of utmost importance to the MAN brand.

“Jan’s broad experience within MAN comprehensively demonstrates his deep understanding of the commercial vehicle market and we all wish him well in the future.” 

Kohlmeier replaces Stefan Thyssen, who was appointed in 2021.   

Sitte added: “On behalf of the Board I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Stefan Thyssen for all his hard work and commitment to the UK market. 

“His passion for the MAN brand has shone through and we all thank him for his outstanding contribution.

“Stefan will now return to Munich where he will take up a new key role. We wish him all the best for his next endeavour.” 

Kohlmeier said he was “delighted” to be given the opportunity to head up MAN Truck and Bus UK. 

“I’m very much looking forward to meeting with customers, the team and the dealer network,” he continued. 

“I couldn’t be more excited to join the team and as we transition to eMobility, help shape the future of this iconic brand and company.”