Volvo Cars names Klaus Zellmer as next CEO

Volvo Car AB’s board of directors has appointed Klaus Zellmer as the new president and chief executive officer. Zellmer, previously the boss at Škoda, will succeed Håkan Samuelsson, who is scheduled to step down from his position next year. The appointment aims to have Zellmer oversee the company's revamp. This leadership change ensures a transition in executive management as Samuelsson prepares to exit his role, marking a new chapter for the automotive brand's strategic direction.