Iveco stalwart to retire

Truck industry stalwart Lloyd Reeman has announced his retirement after 46 years of service with Iveco Trucks and International.

Currently Iveco's National Manager – Key Accounts, Mr Reeman – who is affectionately known as 'Mr ACCO' – started out in International Harvester's mailroom in the late 1960s. He then moved on to various sales roles and developed a passion for commercial vehicles, especially the locally developed and manufactured ACCO.

Mr Reeman said he was very proud to have been involved with a local manufacturer.

"To have had the privilege to work with an Australian manufacturing company, while many competitors have come and gone, has been one of the most satisfying elements of my career," he said.

"I've always believed in company loyalty and that's one of the main reasons why I stayed with the same brand.

"Along the journey, I've crossed paths with many great people and I've been inspired by the commitment, positive attitude and passion of many of my fellow colleagues, especially during more difficult times.

"With its broad product range, local manufacturing position and strong dealer network, Iveco is in a great position to become an even greater player in the Australian trucking industry."

Iveco Managing Director, Michael Jonson, thanked Mr Reeman for his many years of service, while underlining his talents would be retained on a consultative basis.

"Lloyd has been an outstanding ambassador for Iveco over a long period of time," he said.

"He is much admired not only within the Iveco organisation, but throughout the broader trucking industry.

"It's obviously very difficult to replace someone with his level of industry knowledge and customer rapport, so fortunately we've been able to maintain his ongoing services as a consultant. I foresee that Lloyd will stay involved in our PR campaigns, mentoring and customer-facing activities across many facets of the business."

Mr Reeman will officially retire in late November; an announcement on his replacement will be made in the coming weeks.