Volvo adds 3 execs to its top board following departure of COO

Volvo changes Varela out Gamboni Bell Severinson promoted Arc 2024 — Sweeping changes at Volvo. Clockwise from top left, Volvo COO and Deputy CEO Javier Varela has left the company, while Chief Supply Chain Officer Francesca Gamboni, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer Anders Bell and Chief Product and Strategy Officer Erik Severinson have been promoted to the automaker's top board. (VOLVO)

May 02, 2024 11:04 AM

Volvo Cars Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO Javier Varela has left the company to join U.S. EV maker Rivian after eight years on its top-level Executive Management Team (EMT).

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