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DAF appoints new director of product development


DAF's Ron Boorsman

DAF Trucks has announced the appointment of Ron Borsboom 41, to the position of Director Product Development DAF Trucks NV. In his new position, Ron will be responsible for the wide range of activities that covers product development. He succeeds Martien de Louw, who will pursue other business interests outside the company.

Ron has a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Delft University. After his study, he became development-engineer for Bons Industry and Waukesha, where he specialised in gas-engines. From 1990 he worked for Wartsila Diesel, where he became Director of Technology in 1995 and a few years later Director of Powerplants. In March 2000, Ron joined DAF as Head of Vehicle Development.


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