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)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 78,670 | $3,845,000 | 3,610$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 625,978 | 662 | $73,000 | 77$ |
| Totals | 2 | 84,409,920 | 79,332 | $3,918,000 | 3,687$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Luxembourg:
Håkan Samuelsson, CEO and President of Volvo Cars, describes the new EX60 as an important milestone in the company's transition to electric vehicles.
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Germany:
Håkan Samuelsson left a well-organized company as the CEO of Volvo when he retired in spring 2022.
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Sweden:
Håkan Samuelsson warned the EU against loosening regulations due to the potential market impact from Chinese manufacturers.
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United Kingdom:
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.
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Slovenia:
Håkan Samuelsson, the CEO of Volvo Cars, called on the European Union to eliminate tariffs on cars made in the USA.
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Canada:
Volvo brought back former CEO Hakan Samuelsson.
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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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