Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has announced that Rakesh Aneja has been named senior vice president of engineering and technology, effective May 28, 2026. He succeeds Randy DeBortoli, who is retiring after more than 33 years with the organization.
As senior vice president of engineering and technology, Aneja will lead DTNA's engineering organization with responsibility for technology strategy and product development. He will also serve as a member of DTNA's operating committee.
Aneja brings nearly three decades of engineering and leadership experience across North America and Europe. Most recently, he served as head of corporate development, where he led strategic planning, autonomous technology initiatives and joint venture development aligned directly to the company's product and technology priorities.
Earlier in his career, Aneja held senior engineering leadership roles with responsibility for vehicle platforms, propulsion systems and advanced engineering programs. His work spanned concept development, design, validation and product release, with a focus on delivering production-ready vehicles that meet customer and regulatory requirements. He has led global cross-functional teams and worked closely with manufacturing, supply chain and quality organizations to support large-scale product launches.
Aneja holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and a bachelor's degree in technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
