Richard van den Dungen appointed Commercial Director at VDL Bus & Coach

Richard van den Dungen has been appointed Commercial Director at VDL Bus & Coach, starting from 1st December 2022. He succeeds Marcel Jacobs in the position following his departure. As Commercial Director, “Richard will focus on managing the commercial organisation at home and abroad, among other things with the aim of securing and improving long-term […]

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Richard van den Dungen has been appointed Commercial Director at VDL Bus & Coach, starting from 1st December 2022. He succeeds Marcel Jacobs in the position following his departure.

As Commercial Director, “Richard will focus on managing the commercial organisation at home and abroad, among other things with the aim of securing and improving long-term customer satisfaction. In doing so, he will be in close contact with VDL Bus & Coach’s national sales organisations, which are now located in 13 countries”, VDL explains in a press note announcing the new appointment.

Richard van den Dungen is VDL new Commercial Director

In his last position as Sales Director for the Swiss listed organisation Oerlikon, Richard van den Dungen was responsible for all commercial activities there for about 10 years.

Richard van den Dungen: “I am really looking forward to making a difference in the world of mobility together with customers, new colleagues and partners. VDL Bus & Coach is a great company with great products and has a strong market position. It is my honour to further expand and strengthen this position through our commercial organisation.”

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