Page 15 - TransportNews edition 2-2022

Daimler Truck Financial Services In December 2021, Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (DTFS) became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) dedicated captive financial and mobility service. through the eyes of Mike Honiball, CEO of Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa as a DTFS plays a fundamental role in driving sales with tailor-made financing, leasing, and mobility solutions, increasing retention, and building customer loyalty which enables a commercial vehicle dedicated and customer-centric support to the market. In this captivating interview piece, we get an opportunity to get to know DTFS in depth through the eyes of Mike Honiball, CEO of DTFS - as he unpacks what the business entails, short and long- term goals, and where he sees the company in the next five years: How does a productive day look like in the life of Mike? What is the driving force behind your success? Take us through the DTFS business portfolio and the services offered? Expand the company’s global footprint? How does DTFS remain competitive with its offerings to its current and prospective customers? What have been the biggest challenges you’ve had to overcome in efforts to meet the demands of a changing market? What kind of digital and innovative solutions can we expect from DTFS? As a wholly-owned subsidiary of DTSA, how do you see the future of DTFS in five years? Expand the company’s global footprint?