Veit named MD of Mercedes-Benz Vans
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has announced that Robert Veit will take over the position as managing director in May.
He is currently vice-president and managing director sales and marketing of Mercedes-Benz Vans USA.
Marcus Breitschwerdt, executive vice-president Mercedes-Benz AG and head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, said: “I am happy we could win Robert for our van business in the UK. He did an outstanding job within the US market and I am convinced that his wealth of experience and leadership skills will help to continue to drive our business ambition forward in the UK market.”
He succeeds Steve Bridge who took over the position as managing director at eStar Truck and Van, a Mercedes-Benz dealership group.
Viet said: “I’m delighted to be joining such a successful team in the U.K. and using my experience to help serve the highly sophisticated van community and ensure that their needs are not only being met, but are being succeeded. The van market has proved to be a vital sector in keeping the U.K. moving, and I can’t wait to be a part of it.”
