Renault Trucks appoints new Heads of its commercial regions

Renault Trucks announces the appointment of new leaders to head its three commercial regions - France, Europe and International, to support the development of its activities across all its markets. 

Renault Trucks Europe Carlos Rodrigues, Senior Vice President Renault Trucks Europe

Carlos Oliveira Rodrigues has been appointed Head of Renault Trucks Europe, effective 1 February 2026.

Having joined Renault Trucks in 2009 within the internal audit department, he has held several senior management positions across Europe and, for the past seven years, served as Managing Director of Renault Trucks in the United Kingdom and Ireland. His in depth knowledge of European markets will be a major asset in continuing the development of Renault Trucks in Europe.

Renault Trucks France Manuel Marielle, Senior Vice President Renault Trucks France

Manuel Marielle is appointed Managing Director of Renault Trucks France, effective 1 May 2026.

He brings solid experience gained within Renault Trucks and the Volvo Group, where he has held numerous senior management roles in France and internationally. Since 2021, he has been heading the European division dedicated to medium-duty vehicles. He now takes charge of the manufacturer's largest market.

He succeeds Christophe Martin, who has held the position since 2018 and will, on the same date, take on new responsibilities within the Renault Trucks Executive Committee.

Renault Trucks International, Emergency & Defense Jacques Michel, Senior Vice President Renault Trucks International, Emergency & Defense

Jacques Michel has been appointed Head of Renault Trucks International, Emergency & Defense, effective 1 April 2026.

He has held strategic leadership positions within the Volvo Group and has previously led commercial activities for Volvo Group brands in Asia. He will support the development of Renault Trucks in international markets, as well as the ramp-up of emergency and defense activities.

Carlos Oliveira Rodrigues, Manuel Marielle and Jacques Michel will sit on the Renault Trucks Executive Committee, chaired by Antoine Duclaux.

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