Håkan Samuelsson
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.
Born on Apr 01, 1949 (76 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 3 | 5.00 | 0.20% | +10% | 10,099,265 | 22,413 | $530,000 | 1,176$ |
| Canada | 2 | 5.50 | 0.15% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 61,030 | $1,700,000 | 2,730$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 5.50 | 0.08% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 62,937 | $2,700,000 | 2,503$ |
| Slovenia | 2 | 5.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 4,170 | $56,000 | 112$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 98,877 | $280,000 | 125$ |
| France | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 49,525 | $2,700,000 | 2,049$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 12,825 | $250,000 | 167$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 29,371 | $155,000 | 104$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,864 | $34,000 | 34$ |
| Iceland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 341,243 | 235 | $24,000 | 16$ |
| Totals | 15 | 469,434,188 | 343,247 | $8,429,000 | 9,016$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Slovenia:
Håkan Samuelsson is the CEO of Volvo Cars who announced the layoffs due to market challenges.
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Romania:
Håkan Samuelsson is the CEO of Volvo Cars and cited the difficult period the industry is going through as a reason for the layoffs.
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Slovenia:
Håkan Samuelsson described the decision to lay off 3000 employees at Volvo as a difficult but necessary choice.
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Iceland:
Hakan Samuelsson, the CEO of Volvo, states that the layoffs are due to difficult market conditions.
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United Kingdom:
Håkan Samuelsson, the chief executive of Volvo Cars, pointed to the 'challenging period' faced by the industry as a reason for the layoffs.
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Ukraine:
Håkan Samuelsson is the CEO of Volvo who denied that the layoffs were related to increased control from the Chinese owner Geely.
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Sweden:
Håkan Samuelsson is the CEO of Volvo Cars who is tasked with reducing costs in upcoming car development.
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France:
Hakan Samuelsson was recalled urgently to replace Jim Rowan as the head of Volvo Cars.
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Sweden:
Håkan Samuelsson has returned to lead Volvo Cars.
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Canada:
CEO Hakan Samuelsson said the automotive industry is in the middle of a challenging period.
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