PACCAR names Kevin Baney President and John Rich EVP and CTO, effective Jan. 1, 2026
PACCAR said Kevin D. Baney will be promoted to President effective January 1, 2026, and John N. Rich to Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer on the same date. The changes reshape senior leadership responsibilities, with Baney taking on PACCAR Parts and Rich overseeing global technology initiatives and Peterbilt Motors Company.
Key points
- Kevin D. Baney, 55, promoted to President effective January 1, 2026; has worked at PACCAR 31 years
- Baney keeps DAF Trucks, PACCAR Financial Services and Investor Relations, and adds PACCAR Parts
- John N. Rich promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer effective January 1, 2026
- Rich oversees global technology initiatives and Peterbilt Motors Company; Laura J. Bloch keeps Kenworth and adds Dynacraft
The filing
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