International Van of the Year Jury Expands with New Members from Spain and Finland

25.06.2024

The International Van of the Year (IVOTY) jury is pleased to announce the addition of two new members representing Spain and Finland. Álvaro Pedroche and Miika Tokee have been elected during a recent meeting in Frankfurt.

Álvaro steps into the role previously held by his father, Javier, who served for over twenty-five years. With more than a decade at TRUCK magazine in Madrid, Álvaro began as a community manager focusing on the website and social media before advancing to article writing and eventually becoming its director. He continues to enhance its digital presence through various channels.

Contact details:
Álvaro Pedroche
Director Revista TRUCK
apedroche@difundalia.es
www.camionactualidad.es

Miika Tokee (pictured left) is an integral part of Auto tekniikka ja kuljetus magazine in Helsinki. Specializing in light commercial vehicles and pick-up trucks, he has also played a significant role in organizing the annual Arctic Van Test.

Contact details:
Miika Tokee
Auto, tekniikka ja kuljetus
miika.tokee@boy.fi

Jarlath Sweeney, Chairman IVOTY, extended his congratulations saying, “We are delighted to welcome Alvaro and Miika to our jury. Both journalists are well-known within our circles from past events and will be valuable additions to our organization. We look forward to their active participation.” He also expressed gratitude towards Javier for his long-standing service while wishing him well on his retirement.