Less than three months after taking control of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC), Kevin Bangston is being promoted.
Effective Sept. 1, Bangston will become the president and CEO of Daimler Truck Financial Services North America. In his new role, Bangston will oversee Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) operations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Bangston succeeds Richard Howard who has decided to retire effective July 31.
Stephan Unger, CEO of Daimler Truck Financial Services GmbH, said, “I am extremely happy and proud that we can bring Kevin into the Daimler Truck Financial Services leadership team. With his leadership skills, his experience and deep knowledge of the transportation industry, Kevin will further develop our business and lead our transformation in North America from pure financial to a complete commercial vehicle service provider.”
Daimler has not yet chosen Bangston’s successor to lead FCCC and Thomas Build Buses. The manufacturer said Bangston’s successor will be communicated in due course.
While the successor search begins, Bangston will support FCCC and Thomas Build Buses on an interim basis, Daimler Truck Financial Services said.
Bangston started his career at Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) in 2001 working in corporate finance.
John O’Leary, DTNA president and CEO, said, “Kevin’s proven leadership track record and broad experience across both DTNA and the larger Daimler Truck organization positions him well for success in his new position. We look forward to having him as a member of our DTNA Operating Committee (OpCom) and working together to continue provide our customers and dealers the industry-leading service and support they expect and deserve.”
