• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Tuesday April 15 2025

Swindon-based truck-maker appoints new MD as lorries go electric

Swindon-based commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK has appointed a new managing director.

Jan Kohlmeier, who will take up his new position on August 1, will guide the company through the process of electrifying its vehicles.

Man e-Trucks – a range of battery-powered HGVs – will go into production in Munich this summer.

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

Since 2020, Jan has been the managing director of MAN Truck & Bus in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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

Jan commented: “I’m delighted to be given the opportunity to head up MAN Truck & Bus UK and I’m very much looking forward to meeting with customers, the team and the dealer network.

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