Håkan Samuelsson

Håkan Samuelsson

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Håkan Samuelsson is a seasoned executive known for his leadership in the automotive industry, particularly during his previous tenure as CEO of Volvo Cars from 2012 to 2022. Under his guidance, the company experienced significant growth and strategic shifts, including a focus on sustainability and electric vehicles. After a brief hiatus, he has returned to lead Volvo Cars once again, aiming to navigate the complexities of the automotive market and enhance the company's global standing.

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Volvo’s chief executive, Hakan Samuelsson, told The Irish Times that more collaboration between Volvo and Geely is inevitable.

Chinese car makers surge in Europe, but how do we feel about them in Ireland? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-24
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Håkan Samuelsson is the CEO of Volvo Cars, which recently reported poor financial results.

Mercedes-stjärnan virvlar ner i Dantes infernos Fröberg:
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-02-12
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Håkan Samuelsson states that electric cars must offer customers more than just subsidies.

Von Göteborg nach Luxemburg: Der neue Volvo EX60 zeigt sich erstmals im Land
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2026-02-10
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Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson was mentioned in the context of the automotive industry's response to new regulations.

Starting March 17, America may not allow any of China's …
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-02-08
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Håkan Samuelsson, CEO and President of Volvo Cars, describes the new EX60 as an important milestone in the company's transition to electric vehicles.

Volvo EX60: Bis zu 810 Kilometer Reichweite mit einer Batterieladung
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2026-01-29
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Håkan Samuelsson left a well-organized company as the CEO of Volvo when he retired in spring 2022.

Neuer Volvo EX60: Besser als die Neue Klasse von BMW? - Auto & Mobil
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-01-22
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Håkan Samuelsson warned the EU against loosening regulations due to the potential market impact from Chinese manufacturers.

s förslag att luckra upp 2035-kravet på elbilar är dåligt för Europa.
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-12-16
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The chief executive of Volvo Cars, Håkan Samuelsson, said the Swedish group was not seeing any immediate problems itself, but said he expected rivals to be hit.

Battle between Netherlands and China over chipmaker could disrupt car factories, companies say | Automotive industry
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-23
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Håkan Samuelsson, the CEO of Volvo Cars, called on the European Union to eliminate tariffs on cars made in the USA.

ne potrebujemo zaščite pred tekmeci iz ZDA
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-07-17
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Volvo brought back former CEO Hakan Samuelsson.

As Volvo stumbles, its station wagons and identity are at risk
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-06-17
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Håkan Samuelsson is the CEO of Volvo Cars who announced the layoffs due to market challenges.

Zaradi težav na trgu bo odpuščal tudi švedski avtomobilski velikan
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-05-27
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Håkan Samuelsson is the CEO of Volvo Cars and cited the difficult period the industry is going through as a reason for the layoffs.

Un producător auto anunță concedieri în masă pentru a reduce cheltuielile. Vor fi dați afară 3.000 de angajați
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-05-27
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Håkan Samuelsson described the decision to lay off 3000 employees at Volvo as a difficult but necessary choice.

Kanadčani v luči Trumpovih groženj toplo pozdravili Karla III.
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-05-27
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Hakan Samuelsson, the CEO of Volvo, states that the layoffs are due to difficult market conditions.

Volvo segir upp 3.000 manns
Morgunblaðið·IcelandIceland· 2025-05-27
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Håkan Samuelsson, the chief executive of Volvo Cars, pointed to the 'challenging period' faced by the industry as a reason for the layoffs.

Chinese-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 white collar jobs
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-27
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Håkan Samuelsson is the CEO of Volvo who denied that the layoffs were related to increased control from the Chinese owner Geely.

Volvo скоротить 3 000 працівників через падіння прибутків
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-05-27
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Håkan Samuelsson is the CEO of Volvo Cars who is tasked with reducing costs in upcoming car development.

Jonas Fröberg: Volvo Cars nedskärning i Sverige ger jobb i Kina
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-05-26
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Hakan Samuelsson was recalled urgently to replace Jim Rowan as the head of Volvo Cars.

Volvo Cars supprime 3 000 emplois, dont une majorité en Suède
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-05-26
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Håkan Samuelsson has returned to lead Volvo Cars.

Volvo Cars varslar 3 000 anställda – 1 200 i Sverige
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-05-26
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CEO Hakan Samuelsson said the automotive industry is in the middle of a challenging period.

Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 mostly white-collar jobs as part of restructuring
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-05-26
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Håkan Samuelsson announced plans to increase car production in the United States following tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

Volvo Cars likvidēs 3000 darbavietu / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2025-05-26
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Volvo Cars CEO Hakan Samuelsson stated that customers would have to pay a large part of tariff-related cost increases.

Trump renews trade threats, taking aim at European Union, Apple - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-23
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The CEO of Volvo Cars warns that the company will be heavily affected by the tariffs.

Trump chockar EU med nytt tullbud i förhandlingarna
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-05-23
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Volvo Cars CEO Hakan Samuelsson told Reuters on Friday that customers would have to pay a large part of tariff-related cost increases.

Trump’s renewed trade threats take aim at the European Union and Apple
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-05-23
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Hakan Samuelsson told Reuters that a 50% tariff would limit the ability of the company to sell its Belgium-made EX30 electric vehicle across the Atlantic.

Trump threatens tariffs on Apple iPhones and EU products
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-23
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Håkan Samuelsson is the CEO of Volvo Cars and has been involved in the launch of a new hybrid model for the Chinese market.

Jonas Fröberg: Volvos nya laddhybrid XC70 säljs bara i Kina
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-05-07
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Hakan Samuelsson is the chief executive of Volvo Cars and discussed the company's cost-cutting plan and market challenges.

Volvo Cars launches Sh250.8 billion cost-cutting plan
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-04-30
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Håkan Samuelsson is making a comeback as CEO of Volvo Cars amidst financial challenges.

Volvo Cars flaggar för personalneddragningar
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-04-29
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Håkan Samuelsson set ambitious electric vehicle goals for Volvo Cars.

DN provkör Volvos nya EX90
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-04-17
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Håkan Samuelsson is the CEO of Volvo Cars and is currently navigating challenges related to tariffs in the USA.

Volvo Cars vd Samuelson: Kan ta två år tills vi får i gång tillverkningen i USA
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-04-11
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