Volvo Cars appoints Klaus Zellmer as new CEO

Volvo Cars has appointed former Skoda chief Klaus Zellmer as its new president and CEO to help revive slumping sales and navigate market challenges. He will take over the role no later than October 2027, succeeding Hakan Samuelsson.

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Skoda Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Klaus Zellmer speaks at the launch of the Skoda Slavia facelift in Mumbai, India, August 18, 2026. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas

Volvo Car AB-B named Klaus Zellmer as its next chief executive officer on Sunday, setting a late-2027 start date to revive margins in Sweden. The premium automaker is combating slumping demand in China and new tariffs in the United States. Shares have fallen more than 45% so far this year amid higher development costs.

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