DAF Board of Management DAF Trucks N.V.
Harald Seidel
President
2022 - current
Director Finance
2017 - 2022
Group Controller
2016 - 2017
Controller Marketing & Sales
2013 - 2015
With DAF since 2001
“Our parent company PACCAR has been continuously profitable since 1938. Our excellent balance sheet enables us to constantly invest in all facets of the business.”
Tina Albert
Director Finance
2022 - current
Plant Manager Peterbilt Denton
2020 - 2022
Assistant Plant Manager, Peterbilt Denton
2018 – 2020
Division Controller, PACCAR Engine Plant
2013 – 2018Plant Controller, Peterbilt Denton
2009 – 2013With PACCAR since 1999.
Graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University (B.S. Accounting) and Texas Christian University (M.B.A.) and is a CPA.
Jos Habets
Director Operations
2017 - current
Director Finance
2010 - 2017
Group Controller
2008 - 2010
With DAF since 1998
“Our employees are the foundation for the success of DAF Trucks. Together we produce the most efficient trucks for our customers.”
Richard Zink
Director Marketing and Sales
2015 - current
Director of European Sales
2014 - 2015
Director Operations
2010 - 2014
Managing Director DAF Vlaanderen N.V.
2005 - 2010
With DAF since 1999
“To further strengthen our leading market position, continuous improvement is key. Tomorrow we need to do even better than today.”
Jos Smetsers
Executive Director PACCAR Purchasing Europe
2007 - current
Director Operations
2004 - 2007
With DAF since 1982
“Our suppliers are often involved very early in the product development process, contributing to highest quality and maximum efficiency.”
Patrick Dean
Chief Engineer Vehicle Development
DAF Trucks
2020 – Present
Chief Engineer
Kenworth Truck Co
2017 – 2019
Assistant Chief Engineer
Kenworth Truck Co
2013 – 2016
Director of Program Management
Kenworth Truck Co
2012
With PACCAR since 1997
“With the launch of the New Generation DAF trucks we have set new industry benchmarks for efficiency, safety and comfort. Our goal: be customer first in everything we do.”
