UD Trucks has appointed Zane Erwee as its new retail sales manager, as the business focuses on growth.

Joining the team in mid-2024. Erwee’s role focuses on the growth of the UD Trucks retail business and leading the UD Truck sales team operating in the North Island.

Erwee has 17 years of industry experience both in New Zealand and South Africa. Starting his career in 2007 in South Africa, he has sold trucks and managed sales teams throughout. He has been a sales manager for both Fuso Trucks and Freightliner, and then moved to the South African UD Trucks dealership, under the Imperial group.

Zane relocated to New Zealand with his wife and two daughters in 2019 and worked for NZ Trucks. Most recently he has been working for a leasing company, managing truck and equipment maintenance, and aftersales.

“We are very pleased to welcome Zane to the UD Trucks team. His extensive experience and knowledge of the product will add immense value to our loyal customers and to the rest of the team,” said Colin Muir, UD Trucks general manager

Erwee said, “I chose this role, not only because of my experience with UD Trucks, but because the product is fantastic. I can easily stand behind its capability and performance. UD is a brand that I am passionate about.

“It’s important to me that drivers are able to go home to their families every day. The focus that UD has on driver safety is exceptional. It can make all the difference, whether a driver is on the highway or operating in Urban areas,” he said