Former SEA Electric truck sales manager Joe Di Santo has been announced as the new market development manager for emerging technologies and alternative fuels for major dealer group CMV Truck and Bus.
CMV announced the appointment this week citing Di Santo’s reputation as a highly respected member of the electric vehicle industry.
The company says he will lead its emerging technologies and alternative fuels sector, following his previous efforts with SEA where he helped pioneer the introduction of electric commercial vehicles into the Australian market.
CMV says Di Santo brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, with close to 30 years’ experience as a strategic consultant and says he is passionate about meeting customer sustainability goals.
Di Santo is known for his strong understanding of the EV industry, and CMV says he has already hit the ground running and has accelerated Volvo Electric trucks’ presence in the Victorian and South Australian markets.
“We are thrilled to welcome Joe Di Santo into this newly established role at CMV Truck & Bus,” said CMV Truck and Bus dealer principal Miles Crawford.
“We’re at a pivotal time in the industry right now with regard to Victoria’s and South Australia’s readiness for low emission technologies and Joe’s expertise and vision for an EV future align perfectly with our mission to provide sustainable transportation solutions for our customers,” Crawford said.
Crawford said the appointment marks an exciting chapter for electric and sustainable trucks within the Australian transport and freight landscape.
He added that Di Santo will prioritise addressing barriers to the adoption of electric trucks in this country, and will help customers transition to cleaner and more efficient transport solutions.
“I am excited to join CMV Truck & Bus and work with a team that’s deeply passionate about shaping the future of transportation,” said Di Santo
“Together, we’ll tackle the key challenges facing electric truck adoption and empower businesses to make informed decisions for future planning and our goal is to deliver exceptional value to our customers while driving meaningful progress toward zero-emission freight,” he added.
CMV says that Di Santo will also continue his advocacy work for electric and low-emissions vehicles, speaking at events such as the 2025 Alternative Fuel Summit, in Melbourne on 18 November, and will share insights on the growing role of alternative fuels.
“I will continue to advocate for regulatory reform, government-backed financial support, and the development of dedicated electric truck charging stations to enable scalable, zero-emission freight transport across Australia,” Di Santo said.
CMV said Di Sanbto’s appointment comes at a time of strong industry momentum, driven by the successful national rollout of Volvo’s electric trucks, which is building growing confidence in the viability of zero-emissions commercial transport, with Volvo Group Australia (VGA) set to commence Australian assembly of electric Volvo trucks in 2026.
