Awards & Recognition
★Autocar Sturmey Award 2021 for innovation and brand creation
★Recognition as one of most influential automotive design leaders
Notable Facts
→Former CEO of Polestar electric vehicle company (2017-2024)
→Currently Chief Design Officer at Volvo Cars (appointed February 2026)
→Over 20 years experience in automotive design at VW Group, Audi, Skoda
→Led creation of Polestar as independent electric performance brand
→Designed iconic Volvo models and established Scandinavian design language
→Born in Krefeld, Germany in 1964
→Master's in Vehicle Design from Royal College of Art London
→Received prestigious Autocar Sturmey Award for innovation
→Keynote speaker at major industry conferences including Google I/O
→Thought leader in sustainable mobility and EV development