Polestar Appoints Jonas Engström Chief Operating Officer
Polestar (PSNY) has appointed Jonas Engström as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his role, Engström will focus on delivering Polestar's expanding car programmes and managing daily operations, working closely with CEO Michael Lohscheller to implement the company's strategy across all business areas. Engström brings over 20 years of automotive industry experience, having joined Polestar in 2021 as Head of Product and Program before being promoted to Head of Operations in July 2023. Prior to Polestar, he held senior leadership positions at Volvo Cars, including Head of Product Strategy.
Polestar (PSNY) ha nominato Jonas Engström come nuovo Chief Operating Officer (COO). Nel suo ruolo, Engström si concentrerà sulla realizzazione dei programmi automobilistici in espansione di Polestar e sulla gestione delle operazioni quotidiane, collaborando strettamente con il CEO Michael Lohscheller per attuare la strategia dell'azienda in tutte le aree di business. Engström porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza nell'industria automobilistica, avendo aderito a Polestar nel 2021 come Responsabile del Prodotto e Programma prima di essere promosso a Responsabile delle Operazioni nel luglio 2023. Prima di Polestar, ha ricoperto posizioni di leadership senior presso Volvo Cars, tra cui quella di Responsabile della Strategia di Prodotto.
Polestar (PSNY) ha nombrado a Jonas Engström como su nuevo Chief Operating Officer (COO). En su función, Engström se centrará en la entrega de los programas automovilísticos en expansión de Polestar y en la gestión de las operaciones diarias, trabajando en estrecha colaboración con el CEO Michael Lohscheller para implementar la estrategia de la empresa en todas las áreas de negocio. Engström aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en la industria automotriz, habiendo ingresado a Polestar en 2021 como Jefe de Producto y Programa antes de ser ascendido a Jefe de Operaciones en julio de 2023. Antes de unirse a Polestar, ocupó puestos de liderazgo senior en Volvo Cars, incluyendo el de Jefe de Estrategia de Producto.
폴스타(PSNY)는 요나스 엥스트롬을 새로운 최고 운영 책임자(COO)로 임명했습니다. 엥스트롬은 폴스타의 확장되는 자동차 프로그램을 제공하고 일상 운영을 관리하는 데 집중하며, CEO 마이클 로슈셀러와 긴밀히 협력하여 모든 비즈니스 분야에서 회사의 전략을 실행할 것입니다. 엥스트롬은 20년 이상의 자동차 산업 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 2021년 폴스타에 제품 및 프로그램 책임자로 합류한 후 2023년 7월에는 운영 책임자로 승진했습니다. 폴스타 이전에는 볼보 자동차에서 제품 전략 책임자 등 고위 리더십 직책을 맡았습니다.
Polestar (PSNY) a nommé Jonas Engström comme son nouveau Chief Operating Officer (COO). Dans son rôle, Engström se concentrera sur la mise en œuvre des programmes automobiles en expansion de Polestar et sur la gestion des opérations quotidiennes, collaborant étroitement avec le PDG Michael Lohscheller pour appliquer la stratégie de l'entreprise dans tous les domaines d'activité. Engström apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie automobile, ayant rejoint Polestar en 2021 en tant que Responsable Produit et Programme avant d'être promu Responsable des Opérations en juillet 2023. Avant de rejoindre Polestar, il a occupé des postes de direction chez Volvo Cars, notamment celui de Responsable de la Stratégie Produit.
Polestar (PSNY) hat Jonas Engström als neuen Chief Operating Officer (COO) ernannt. In seiner Rolle wird Engström sich darauf konzentrieren, die wachsenden Automobilprogramme von Polestar zu realisieren und die täglichen Abläufe zu steuern, wobei er eng mit CEO Michael Lohscheller zusammenarbeitet, um die Unternehmensstrategie in allen Geschäftsbereichen umzusetzen. Engström bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in der Automobilindustrie mit und trat 2021 als Leiter Produkt und Programm in Polestar ein, bevor er im Juli 2023 zum Leiter der Betriebsabläufe befördert wurde. Zuvor hatte er Führungspositionen bei Volvo Cars inne, darunter die des Leiters der Produktstrategie.
- Appointment of experienced automotive executive with over 20 years of industry expertise
- Internal promotion showing succession planning and talent retention
- Strategic alignment between COO and CEO roles for operational execution
- None.
Polestar lineup (Photo: Business Wire)
As COO, Jonas’s main focus will be the delivery of Polestar’s growing car programmes and overseeing the Company’s daily operations. He will also work closely with Michael Lohscheller to translate the Company’s strategy and vision into actionable plans across the whole business.
Michael Lohscheller, Polestar CEO, says: “With his unique combination of strong operational competence, strategic thinking and humble leadership, Jonas is the perfect fit for this role.”
Jonas has over 20 years of experience from the automotive industry and joined Polestar in 2021 as Head of Product and Program. He was promoted to Head of Operations in July 2023, and has previously held a number of senior leadership roles at Volvo Cars, including Head of Product Strategy.
About Polestar
Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is the Swedish electric performance car brand determined to improve society by using design and technology to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility. Headquartered in
Polestar has three models in its line-up: Polestar 2, an electric performance fastback; Polestar 3, the SUV for the electric age; and Polestar 4, the SUV coupé transformed. With plans to have a line-up of five performance EVs by 2026, Polestar 5, an electric four-door GT and Polestar 6, an electric roadster, are coming soon.
The Polestar 0 project supports the company’s ambitious goal of creating a truly climate-neutral production car by 2030. The research initiative also aims to create a sense of urgency to act on the climate crisis, by challenging employees, suppliers and the wider automotive industry, to drive towards zero.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are not historical facts, but rather forward-looking statements within the meaning of Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include those that address activities, events or developments that Polestar or its management believes or anticipates may occur in the future. All forward-looking statements are based upon, as applicable, our current expectations, various assumptions and data available from third parties. Our expectations and assumptions are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will materialize or prove to be correct as forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual future results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those set out in the forward-looking statements, including those risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in Polestar’s Form 20-F, and other documents filed, or to be filed, with the
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Craig Marks, Head of IR
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Source: Polestar
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