GOTHENBURG — The Board of Directors of Volvo Cars has appointed automotive veteran Klaus Zellmer as the company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Zellmer will officially assume the executive role no later than October 1, 2027, succeeding interim CEO Håkan Samuelsson following a structured transition period.
Key Profile & Executive Leadership Background
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Appointee: Klaus Zellmer
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New Role: President and Chief Executive Officer, Volvo Cars
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Current Leadership Position: Chairman of the Board of Management and CEO of Škoda Auto
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Automotive Industry Experience: Over 30 years of global leadership experience spanning premium and high-volume automotive brands
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Prior Senior Roles: Member of the Board of Management for Marketing, Sales, and After Sales at Volkswagen Passenger Cars; held executive positions at Porsche for over two decades, including CEO of Porsche Deutschland and CEO of Porsche North America
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Interim Leadership Transition: Håkan Samuelsson, who guided the firm across two separate tenures (2012–2022 and since April 2025), will work alongside the Board to ensure a seamless leadership handoff
