DAF Board of Management DAF Trucks N.V.
Jim Walenczak
President
2026 - current
Vice President of PACCAR Inc and General Manager of Kenworth Truck Company
2024 - 2026
Assistant General Manager for Sales and Marketing of Kenworth Truck Company
2021 - 2023
Assistant General Manager for Operations of PACCAR Parts
2019 - 2021
General Sales Manager for Kenworth Truck Company
2015 - 2019
Region Sales Manager for Kenworth Truck Company
2013 - 2014
Fleet Sales Manager of Kenworth Truck Company
2011 - 2013
With DAF since 2026
“I am honored to lead the DAF team. DAF is a proud company that produces premium trucks and services with dedicated employees that are always focused on our customers!"
Michel van Eijs
Director Finance
2025 - current
Group Controller
2022 - 2025
Controller Manufacturing Operations
2020 – 2022
Controller PACCAR Parts Europe
2015 – 2020
Controller Financial Accounting & Reporting
2008 – 2015
With DAF since 1992
“In a rapidly changing world, our finance and controller’s organization is committed to support continued business growth through teamwork, innovation and a strong financial foundation.”
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.”
Bart Bosmans
Director Marketing and Sales
2023 - current
Plant Manager PACCAR of Canada Ltd
2022 -2023
Director of Operations PACCAR Financial Europe
2021 - 2022
Sales Director DAF Trucks N.V.
2018 - 2021
Managing Director DAF Trucks Belgium/Luxemburg
2016 - 2018
With DAF since 2004
“Together with our professional dealers, we have one all-important goal: to exceed the expectations of our customers. Every single day.”
Travis Stuart
Executive Director PACCAR Purchasing Europe
2026 – nu
Senior Director PACCAR Purchasing Europe
2023 – 2026
Director PACCAR Purchasing North America
2019 – 2023
Engineering Manager – Kenworth Truck Company
2016 - 2019
Employed by PACCAR since 2003
“DAF Trucks depends on strong partnerships across the supply chain. In Purchasing, we will continue to secure quality, continuity and sustainability, while supporting the company’s growth and competitiveness in a changing world.”
Jeroen van den Oetelaar
Chief Engineer Vehicle Development
2024 - Current
Assistant Chief Engineer Vehicle Engineering
2023 - 2024
Director Manufacturing Strategy & Planning
2021 - 2023
Engineering Manager Vehicle Definition
2017 - 2021
Program Manager
2012 - 2017
With DAF since 2011
“The transportation industry is entering a new era and DAF Trucks will continue to provide the most suitable transport solutions, committed to develop and deliver quality products to drive our customers’ success.”
