PORTLAND, Ore. – Jan. 21, 2021 – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced that Andrew (Andy) Johnson has been named the company’s head of Corporate Communications.
"Andy is an experienced and respected leader within Daimler Trucks North America, and throughout the commercial vehicle industry,” said Roger Nielsen, president and CEO, DTNA. “As the industry advances into the future, the need for fast-paced, seamless communication accelerates. Andy’s boundless energy, creativity, professionalism and leadership will be an asset to both the Daimler Trucks North America team and the Daimler Global Communications team.”
Johnson brings a stellar 26-year record of accomplishments in creating and implementing successful marketing and communications programs within DTNA. He has extensive background managing and executing launches of a wide-variety of commercial vehicles, from the all-new Western Star 49X, to the Western Star 4700, to the Freightliner Cascadia, bringing an unparalleled level of experience to the position.
"The future is undoubtedly bright at Daimler Trucks North America, and I am enthusiastic to add a creative flair to our communications tactics with a focus on the industry that I know and love,” said Johnson. “My goal is to bring Daimler Trucks North America’s thought leadership to the forefront and complement the enviable stable of great products and services we offer, as well as the passionate team behind them.”
Before assuming the role as Head of Communications, Johnson led marketing communications as Brand Manager for Western Star Trucks. In his new role, Johnson will report to both Roger Nielsen, president and CEO, DTNA, and Uta Leitner, Head of Global Communications, Daimler Trucks & Buses.
About Daimler Trucks North America
Daimler Trucks North America LLC, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America. Daimler Trucks North America produces and markets commercial vehicles under the Freightliner, Western Star and Thomas Built Buses nameplates. Daimler Trucks North America is a Daimler company, the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer.
