Volvo Cars appoints Klaus Zellmer as CEO

Volvo Cars has named Klaus Zellmer as its President and Chief Executive Officer, with his start date set no later than October 1, 2027, the company said Sunday. The appointment positions Zellmer to lead the automaker’s next phase of strategy and operations over the coming years, following the board decision announced in Bengaluru. The notice was reported by Anusha Shah and edited by David Goodman. Volvo Cars cited a defined timeline for the transition, suggesting planning for continuity as the company moves toward Zellmer’s eventual takeover of day-to-day leadership.