Former Navistar managing director Kevin Dennis will return to MTU Detroit Diesel Australia to head up its on-highway business.
Dennis assumes responsibility for the on-highway business and dealer network, from October 20.
He will manage all Australia/New Zealand/Pacific on-highway sales and dealer development, as well as product and technical support functions.
Dennis and his team will concentrate on providing support to to the branch network, while meeting the needs of on-highway dealers and customer base.
MTU Detroit Diesel Australia president and chief executive officer, Rob Sisk welcomed the appointment as the homecoming of an integral team member, referring to Dennis’ previously held roles in the company including: branch manager – Victoria and Tasmania, group manager off-highway markets, and market development manager – C&I and rail.
“His appointment is critical as we continue the upward expansion of our on-highway business in Australia and New Zealand,” says Sisk.
This track record and experience in the on-highway space, has been recently cemented with Dennis’ roles at Navistar, the Australian arm of CAT Trucks, where he was managing director and before that general manager of sales and marketing.
“We’ll be looking to Kevin’s leadership, business acumen, as well as his in-depth knowledge of the truck and engine market, to further enhance our potential,” says Sisk.
“These are exciting times at MTU Detroit Diesel Australia: not only do we have a new shareholder in Penske Automotive Group who is primed to invest in the growth of our business,” says Sisk, “we also have an experienced team who are determined to take the business to the next level.”
