TVH Appointed New Leadership for UK and Ireland
TVH has named Andrea Manenti as regional director and promoted Robert Jamison to general sales manager.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in People
TVH has officially appointed Andrea Manenti as the new regional director for the UK and Ireland. Additionally, the company named Robert Jamison as the new general sales manager for TVH and IPS Ireland.
Why it matters
These leadership changes come as TVH continues to scale its international operations across its global network of 90 locations. The appointments aim to strengthen the company's regional presence in the UK and Ireland markets.
TVH maintains a global presence with 90 locations and a workforce of 5,000 employees. The company currently exports parts to 180 countries worldwide.
The players
Andrea Manenti
He is the newly appointed regional director for TVH in the UK and Ireland.
Robert Jamison
He is the new general sales manager for TVH and IPS Ireland who joined the company in 2018.
TVH
This is a global company that operates 90 locations and employs 5,000 people.
IPS Ireland
This is an entity operating within the TVH group that recently moved to a new warehouse in Dundalk.
The details
Andrea Manenti, who previously held roles at Partners in Motion, Trelleborg, Bridgestone, and Yokohama Europe, will be based in Kidderminster and Birmingham. Robert Jamison, a veteran who joined TVH in 2018, will oversee operations for both TVH and IPS Ireland from the firm's facility in Dundalk.
Timeline
2008: Manenti began his professional career at Trelleborg.
2020: Manenti moved to a position at Bridgestone.
June 2026: TVH opened its new Plant T facility in Belgium.
July 2026: Jamison assumed his new role and IPS Ireland relocated.
October 2026: TVH formally announced these leadership appointments.
Market Landscape
These executive appointments align with the company's broader strategy to expand its international operational footprint. This move follows a period of growth that includes significant infrastructure investments, such as the €85 million Plant T project in Belgium.
Customers in the UK and Ireland may experience changes in regional sales coordination and support as new leadership takes effect. These management adjustments are intended to streamline local services and maintain product availability across the supply chain.
The takeaway
Effective leadership transitions are critical for global firms as they integrate new facilities into their established supply networks. The appointments highlight the importance of localized management in maintaining operational continuity during periods of expansion.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Vertikal.
