The Volvo Group has appointed Heléne Mellquist as the new President for Volvo Penta as well as a new member of the Volvo Group Management.
Mellquist, who is currently the President for the European Division at Volvo Trucks. will replace Björn Ingemanson, who after a long and successful career, will retire.
Fifty-six-year-old Heléne Mellquist started her career at the Volvo Group in 1988 and she has held many senior positions at the company. She has also held the position as CEO at TransAtlantic 2012-2015.
Heléne Mellquist, according to an official statement, Tuesday, is expected to join Volvo Penta on July 1, 2020 and take up her new position on September 1, 2020.