Volvo Cars names Alexander Petrofski chief technology officer, replacing Anders Bell

• Volvo Cars named Alexander Petrofski chief technology officer, replacing Anders Bell, effective Sept. 1.
• Bell will lead a new strategic startup initiative to scale Volvo’s platform and digital technology, reporting to the CEO.
• Magnus Nilsson, head of the Ghent plant in Belgium, will become chief manufacturing officer overseeing production and manufacturing engineering.
• Francesca Gamboni’s remit narrows to chief procurement and supply chain officer.

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