Richard Howard

As a member of the management board of Daimler Truck Financial Services responsible for North America and Asia, Richard Howard also serves as President of Daimler Truck Financial Services USA, the company’s captive finance unit. Howard leads a team focused on streamlining sales processes with tailor-made financing and leasing solutions to improve customer experience and increase customer loyalty.

Previously, he served as the Senior Vice President of On-highway Sales & Marketing at DTNA, where he was responsible for all sales, marketing, and strategic planning for DTNA’s on-highway segment. Prior to joining DTNA, Howard served as President and CEO of Daimler Financial Services, Africa and the Asia Pacific, and was a member of the Daimler Financial Services AG Board of Management. Over a 20-year period, Howard built his career through the ranks of Daimler Financial Services organization for both Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and Daimler’s commercial trucks divisions. He has held assignments in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Latin America, South Africa, and Asia.

Howard holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Aston University in the United Kingdom.