Nicole Shaw appointed MD of Volvo Car UK

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【Summary】Nicole Melillo Shaw is set to become the new managing director of Volvo Car UK, replacing Kristian Elvefors. Shaw, currently the commercial operations director, will assume her new role on 1 November. Elvefors expressed pride in his work and highlighted the successful transition from a wholesale to a retail operation. Shaw looks forward to the challenges ahead and emphasizes the importance of putting the consumer first.

FutureCar Staff Oct 06, 2023 2:47 AM PT

Nicole Shaw appointed MD of Volvo Car UK

Volvo Car UK has announced that Nicole Melillo Shaw will be taking over as managing director, replacing Kristian Elvefors. Shaw will be transitioning into the role from her current position as commercial operations director on 1 November.

Elvefors, who became managing director in June 2019, expressed his pride in working with a great team to navigate a critical period of transition for the company. One of the major achievements during his tenure was successfully transitioning Volvo Cars' first global market from a wholesale to a retail operation, a change that was accomplished in collaboration with their retailer partners.

Elvefors emphasized the importance of people in the company's success, stating that he aimed to build a diverse management team with varied experience and skills from different sectors. He expressed gratitude for the privilege of working with this team to establish a strong organization with a challenging and inspiring culture.

Shaw, who has worked closely with Elvefors in recent years, expressed her appreciation for his significant contributions to the growth of the business. She looks forward to the upcoming challenges and opportunities as the new managing director, and she is committed to working with the wider Volvo Car UK team and retailer partners to prioritize the consumer in all their endeavors.