Kina Wileke Appointed Executive Vice President Group Communications & Sustainability Affairs at AB Volvo

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Kina Wileke has been appointed Executive Vice President Group Communications & Sustainability Affairs and will assume this position as of January 1st, 2018.

Kina Wileke was born in 1974 and is currently Senior Vice President Brand Communication & Marketing at AB Volvo Penta. Prior to this she held the position as Senior Vice President External Corporate Communication at AB Volvo. "Kina has 10 years of experience from Volvo Group and is well positioned to support our journey towards strengthened performance through continuous improvement and innovation," comments Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO of the Volvo Group.

Kina Wileke replaces Henry Sténson, who at his own request, will take up a position as Senior Advisor to Volvo's Executive Management team.

"Henry Sténson has contributed to developing Volvo Group in many ways. He has successfully supported the implementation of a brand based strategy with increased focus on customer success and performance and a new organization to realize this strategy", comments Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO of the Volvo Group.

Please join me in welcoming Kina and give her your full support in her new role.

Martin Lundstedt

President and CEO AB Volvo

September 18, 2017

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The Volvo Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, which employs about 95,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets. In 2016 the Volvo Group's sales amounted to about SEK 302 billion (EUR 31,9 billion). The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden. Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.volvogroup.com.

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