Season 4 - Ep. 10 | Driving Transformation with Volvo Cars President and CEO Jim Rowan

When it comes to technology and transformation, the automotive industry is at the forefront of change. Government regulations, changing consumer demands, new technology and climate change have forced auto manufacturers to evolve their approach.

In today’s episode of Redefiners, Clarke and Hoda talk with Jim Rowan, President and CEO of Volvo Cars, about his career “shift” from consumer electronics to the automotive industry. Jim talks about Volvo’s ambitious goal of going fully electric by 2030, the intersection of design, collaboration and innovation, leading through disruption, and the power of curiosity and hard work to accelerate learning and solve big problems.

We'll also hear from Tristan Jervis, a Managing Director in our London office, who will outline what it takes to cultivate a tech-first culture—and how it can boost your organization’s resilience to face what’s next.

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• Leadership Reimagined: Transformation Tips from Jim Hagemann Snabe 

Jim Rowan
President and CEO of Volvo Cars

Jim Rowan became the chief executive at Volvo Cars in March 2022, and since then has been on a mission to ensure the company leads the way in protecting people and the planet through next-generation mobility. His ambition is to make Volvo Cars the brand of choice throughout customers’ lives. Under Jim, the company will continue to deliver mobility that doesn’t just protect you, your loved ones and the environment, but that also gives you enjoyment, convenience and complete peace of mind.