TRUCK manufacturer PACCAR has appointed Ryan Hooper as its marketing manager. He replaces Kate Sykes who has become PACCAR’s employee services and project manager.

Mr Hooper has been with PACCAR Australia for more than 10 years in a variety of roles in production, engineering, sales and most recently as the aftersales manager.

He brings broad product experience and knowledge which will prove instrumental in leading the marketing team through some major strategic milestones for PACCAR Australia over the coming years.

He has an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (Swinburne) and a Graduate Diploma of Business Management (AIM).

PACCAR manufactures Kenworth and DAF trucks in Australia, along with associated parts.

By Neil Dowling