Previously chief financial officer at Volvo Group Trucks UK, Rodrigues (pictured) will lead Renault Trucks in the UK and Ireland, with the group separating the truck businesses of Renault and Volvo to enable “greater brand dedication” in that market as well as in Spain, Belgium, Italy and France.
In the UK and Ireland, both the Renault Trucks and Volvo Trucks brands will continue to be headquartered at Warwick.
“The UK and Ireland are important markets for Renault Trucks’ growth in the coming years,” says Jean-Claude Bailly, head of Renault Trucks Europe.
“Carlos brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this important role and has an exceptional track record. His appointment reflects the ambition of Renault Trucks in the UK and Ireland, to ensure that the business has the optimal leadership structure in place to serve our customer base most effectively.”