Penske Commercial Vehicles has appointed Crinel Geaboc as MAN national bus and coach manager for Australia and New Zealand.
He comes to the role with more than 30 years of experience in the commercial vehicle industry.
This includes public transport operator NZ Bus, commercial vehicle engineering manufacturer Voith Turbo, and most recently AB Thoreb where he held the position of managing director.
“When the opportunity of leading the MAN bus and coach business in Australia presented itself, I jumped at the chance,” Geaboc says.
“I began my career in New Zealand as a fleet engineer with NZ Bus, formerly Stagecoach, where I worked closely with OEMs such as Penske on a range of technical, contractual, and commercial matters for NZ Bus’ fleet of around 1,000 buses.
“I recall working side by side with key MAN New Zealand staff at that time, so it is nice to come full circle and now be colleagues with these same Penske staff members.
“In addition to being an end-user of MAN bus and coach products, I also worked for Voith for ten years as a supplier of engineering services to OEMs including MAN.
“During this time, I became very well acquainted with Penske staff in the Brisbane office where I am now based as well as the complete MAN bus and coach portfolio.
“With the benefit of my experience, I believe MAN is one of the best, if not the best, bus and coach manufacturers.
“With innovative safety features, low whole-of-life costs, and advanced German engineering, MAN’s offering is world-class.
“Combined with Penske’s reputation as a highly successful operator within the automotive and transportation markets globally, I am thrilled and excited to be taking on this new role,” Geaboc says.
