Nicole Shaw appointed as MD of Volvo Car UK

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【Summary】Nicole Shaw will become the new Managing Director for Volvo Car UK, replacing Kristian Elvefors. Shaw, who currently serves as the commercial operations director, will assume her new role on 1 November. Elvefors expressed his pride in working with the team and transitioning Volvo Cars' first global market from wholesale to retail. Shaw looks forward to the challenges ahead and maintaining a consumer-centric approach in collaboration with Volvo Car UK and retailer partners.

FutureCar Staff Oct 06, 2023 9:21 AM PT

Nicole Shaw appointed as MD of Volvo Car UK

Volvo Car UK has announced that Nicole Melillo Shaw will take over as managing director, replacing Kristian Elvefors. Shaw, who currently serves as the commercial operations director, will assume her new role on 1 November.

Elvefors, who has been in charge since June 2019, expressed his pride in working with a dedicated team to navigate the company through a critical period of transition. Under his leadership, Volvo Cars' first global market successfully transitioned from a wholesale to a retail operation, a change that was achieved collaboratively with their retailer partners.

He emphasized the importance of people in the company's achievements, highlighting his efforts to build a diverse and skilled management team with varied experiences and abilities from different sectors. Elvefors expressed gratitude for the privilege of working with this team to establish a strong organization with a culture that is both challenging and inspiring.

In response to her appointment, Shaw expressed her appreciation for working closely with Elvefors over the past few years, acknowledging his significant contribution to the growth of the business. She looks forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead and is committed to working with the wider Volvo Car UK business and their retailer partners to prioritize the consumer in all their endeavors.