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Klaus Zellmer moves from Škoda to Volvo
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Fusion42 · 21 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Klaus Zellmer, currently CEO of Škoda, will become the President and CEO of Volvo Cars by October 2027, succeeding Håkan Samuelsson. Zellmer faces the challenge of leading Volvo through a corporate restructuring amid missed profitability targets, a sales slump in China, and plans to launch 13 new models aiming to double its electric vehicle market share.
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Volvo’s new CEO Klaus Zellmer brings premium and volume brand experience but faces pressure to turn around performance and ensure the success of new EV models. If you build tech or services for electric vehicles or mobility, Volvo is a client with urgent demand for innovation.
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