Jeff Lester appointed Senior Vice President of US Dealer Sales for Volvo Trucks North America

3/18/2019 – Jeff Lester has been appointed Senior Vice President, US Dealer Sales for Volvo Trucks North America. Jeff will begin his new position on April 1.

Jeff Lester will lead the US sales organization, working closely with the five regional Vice Presidents, their district managers and the Volvo Trucks dealerships.

Jeff is a senior sales professional with 35 years’ experience in the trucking industry. He joined the Volvo Trucks North America organization in 1999. Most recently he has been the Regional Vice President of the salesregion Southeast. He has also held regional fleet manager, district sales manager, district service manager and regional powertrain manager positions in the Southeast region. In his new role, Jeff will be part of the management team reporting to Peter Voorhoeve, President Volvo Trucks North America.

Volvo Trucks provides complete transport solutions for professional and demanding customers, offering a full range of medium to heavy duty trucks. Customer support is secured via a global network of 2,100 dealers and workshops in more than 130 countries. Volvo trucks are assembled in 16 countries across the globe. In 2017, more than 112,000 Volvo trucks were delivered worldwide. Volvo Trucks is part of Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides solutions for financing and service. Volvo Trucks’ work is based on the core values of quality, safety and environmental care.

SOURCE: Volvo Trucks