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A few days after announcing that one of its top executives, Maximilian Missoni, is leaving the company, Polestar said Wednesday it is replacing its chief executive Thomas Ingenlath from October 1.
Michael Lohscheller, the former CEO of Opel, the Vietnamese EV maker VinFast and also Nikola, will replace Ingenlath who led the brand since its inception seven years ago.
Winfried Vahland, Polestar’s incoming Chairman, said Geely — the parent brand of the Swedish EV maker — “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.”
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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.
In a statement, the company reiterated its ambition of “expanding its global footprint and its position as a leader in the premium electric vehicle market in the coming years”.
The company has recently delivered the first units of the Polestar 3 at its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden.
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