Polestar Announces Leadership Change: Michael Lohscheller Appointed CEO
28 Agosto 2024 - 3:30AM
Business Wire
Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) announces that Michael Lohscheller, a
seasoned automotive leader with extensive experience in driving
operational excellence and strategic growth, will assume the role
of CEO. Thomas Ingenlath, who has served as CEO since Polestar's
inception and successfully positioned the brand for its next
chapter, has resigned, with the change effective 1 October
2024.
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Michael Lohscheller, who has previously served as CEO of Opel,
VinFast and Nikola, brings a wealth of expertise in the automotive
industry, particularly in navigating competitive markets and
scaling businesses. Polestar will be ambitiously expanding its
global footprint and its position as a leader in the premium
electric vehicle market in the coming years.
Winfried Vahland, Polestar’s incoming Chairman, says: “Polestar
has experienced an exceptional start-up phase and with a broader
model line-up, Michael Lohscheller is the ideal leader to guide
Polestar into its next chapter. His deep industry knowledge,
especially in driving operational excellence, developing a coherent
product strategy and strengthening the global market presence will
be instrumental in the next chapter of Polestar’s growth. With
Scandinavian heritage, passion and performance Polestar will set
new standards for future individual mobility. Geely remains deeply
committed to Polestar’s success, and with Michael at the helm,
supported by a dynamic leadership team, we are well-positioned for
continued innovation and growth.”
Michael Lohscheller says: “I am honored to join Polestar at such
an exciting time in the Company’s history. Polestar has already
established itself as one of the most desirable and innovative
brands in the electric vehicle space, and I look forward to working
with the talented team to build on this strong foundation and
accelerate our development.”
Winfried Vahland honors the contributions of Thomas Ingenlath:
“Thomas has been instrumental in shaping Polestar into the
innovative and forward-thinking brand it is today, leading its
transformation from a Volvo performance division into the only true
global premium electric vehicle brand, with an outstanding focus on
design, performance and premium qualities. We extend our deepest
gratitude for his leadership.”
Thomas Ingenlath says: “I am very proud of what we’ve achieved
together in the last seven years. We had the vision of an electric
premium brand which puts performance and design at its core. And we
made it, the dream became reality: Polestar is the only true global
premium electric brand, we just launched the Polestar 3 and 4, we
are producing on two continents – thank you to everybody who
contributed so far on this journey, it was a lifetime experience to
build up this brand with you all. I wish Michael and the team the
best for the next chapter of Polestar.”
About Polestar Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is the Swedish
electric performance car brand determined to improve society by
using design and technology to accelerate the shift to sustainable
mobility. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, its cars are
available online in 27 markets globally across North America,
Europe and Asia Pacific.
Polestar plans to have a line-up of five performance EVs by
2026. Polestar 2, the electric performance fastback, launched in
2019. Polestar 3, the SUV for the electric age, launched in late
2022. Polestar 4, the SUV coupé transformed, is launching in phases
through 2023 and into 2024. Polestar 5, an electric four-door GT
and Polestar 6, an electric roadster, are coming soon.
The Polestar 0 project supports the company’s ambitious goal of
creating a truly climate-neutral production car by 2030. The
research initiative also aims to create a sense of urgency to act
on the climate crisis, by challenging employees, suppliers and the
wider automotive industry, to drive towards zero.
Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains
statements that are not historical facts, but rather
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements
include those that address activities, events or developments that
Polestar or its management believes or anticipates may occur in the
future. All forward-looking statements are based upon, as
applicable, our current expectations, various assumptions and data
available from third parties. Our expectations and assumptions are
expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis
for them. However, there can be no assurance that such
forward-looking statements will materialize or prove to be correct
as forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause
actual future results, performance or achievements to differ
materially from the future results, performance or achievements
expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause actual
results to differ materially from those set out in the
forward-looking statements, including those risks and uncertainties
set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in Polestar’s Form 20-F,
and other documents filed, or to be filed, with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission by Polestar. For any forward-looking
statements contained in this or any other document, we claim the
protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements
contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,
and we assume no obligation to update publicly or revise any such
statements in light of new information or future events, except as
required by law.
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Theo Kjellberg Head of Corporate PR
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