New Managing Director for Scania Malaysia

Mr James Armstrong takes over as new Managing Director, Scania (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd as well as CEO of Scania South East Asia.

Scania ( Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Scania Malaysia) recently announced the arrival of its new Managing Director, Mr James Armstrong, effective 1^st September 2010.

Mr Armstrong takes over from Mr Peter Sjöblom, who has served as Managing Director of Scania Malaysia since 1 April 2005. Mr Sjöblom will now assume his new role as Managing Director of Scania Sales (China) Co Ltd.

Mr Armstrong also takes office as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Scania South East Asia, responsible for the markets of Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos and the Philippines. Scania South East Asia is based in the Scania Malaysia complex in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam.

Mr Armstrong brings with him over 15 years of experience in various positions in the Scania organization prior to his arrival to Scania Malaysia, including Managing Director of one of the largest Scania dealers in the United Kingdom and latterly After-Sales Director of Scania Great Britain Ltd as well as Chairman of Scania’s West and Southern European After-Sales Group.