Filip Van den Heede

Managing Director, UD Trucks Southern Africa

Filip Van den Heede is Managing Director of UD Trucks Southern Africa, in the role since January 2020.

UD Trucks Southern Africa sells and supports UD heavy and medium trucks in the region. It held an 8% share of the overall new-vehicle truck market in 2025.

In the job

  1. UD Trucks Southern Africa named Van den Heede managing director from 1 January 2020, replacing Gert Swanepoel, who retired after 32 years. Source

  2. Van den Heede reported that the company held 8% of the overall truck market in 2025 and lifted its heavy-duty share to 10.8%, as it unveiled an upgraded Quester. Source

  3. UD Trucks Southern Africa held its 2026 annual importer and dealer conference, which Van den Heede described as a key platform for aligning the network. Source

Career before

  1. Vice President, Vehicle Sales and Marketing, UD Trucks International Sales

Sources

  1. udtrucks.co.jp
  2. engineeringnews.co.za
  3. colin-on-cars.com
  4. sundaytribune.co.za

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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