The 8th Electric Vehicle 100 Forum was held in Beijing from March 25 to 27, and the theme of the 8th 100-person Forum was "Welcoming a New Stage of Market-oriented Development of New Energy Vehicles", and conducted in-depth discussions on topics such as policy adjustment in the new stage of new energy vehicle market-oriented development, international cooperation and policy coordination under the goal of carbon neutrality, industrialization of next-generation power batteries, and industrial investment and innovation. Mr. Jim Rowan, the new CEO and President of Volvo Cars, was invited to attend the 100 Electric Vehicles Forum and deliver a speech via video, which is also the first time that Mr. Jim Rowan has participated in a public event since taking up his new role at Volvo Cars.
Jim Rowan, volvo Cars' new CEO and President
Mr. Jim Rowan officially joined Volvo Cars on 21 March as CEO and President. A former CEO and board member of Ember Technologies and CEO of dyson Group, Jim has more than three decades of experience in global consumer goods and technology, with a proven track record of achieving strong growth and profitability through transformational strategies and customer engagement. He also has extensive experience in digitalization, disruptive technologies, innovation, engineering and supply chain.
In his speech, Mr. Jim Rowan looked at the huge role of today's forward-looking technologies in promoting the development of the industry and the future of mobility, saying, "For the future of mobility, I believe that the future is intelligently connected, sustainable, safe and personalized. Just as mobile phones will give you a seamless experience, from shopping, to communicating, to listening to music and replying to emails, the car will be a new platform, a new device, and a deep connection to other aspects of life. ”
Volvo's new pure electric C40
Commenting on Volvo Cars' vision for the future, Mr. Jim Rowan said, "Volvo has always been a leader in mobility, protecting you, your loved ones and the environment, but also providing a pleasant and convenient driving experience. Volvo's strategy is to combine high-quality advantages and advanced technology that has been upheld for nearly a century, and to create new experiences for everyone on top of the brand values that have always been adhered to. ”
In his speech, Mr. Jim Rowan also elaborated on five clear objectives of Volvo Cars' future strategy. Including: First, Volvo Cars will adopt new sustainable materials to accelerate the electrification transformation and integrate more advanced safety technologies into it; second, Volvo will continue to promote innovative development and become a pure electric luxury car company by 2030; third, Volvo Cars will continue to strengthen its leading position in new technologies, especially the on-board central computing platform; fourth, Volvo Cars will continue to focus on direct consumer relationships and quickly respond to consumer changes; fifth, become the most rapid change-maker. Build a unique corporate structure, open technology partnerships and an inclusive corporate culture while reinforcing our attractiveness and cohesion towards our employees.
Volvo XC40 Electric Edition
Finally, Mr. Jim Rowan specifically said that China is the core market for Volvo Cars to achieve business growth at multiple levels, from consumer to product development to electrification, intelligent supply chain integration, etc. The excellent Volvo team gives him confidence in achieving his goals. In the future, Volvo Cars will continue to promote its electrification strategy, continue to open up the path of change, and provide a worry-free mobility solution for all in a personalized, sustainable and safe way.
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