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Jim Rowan will take the helm at Volvo in March as Håkan Samuelsson steps down after nearly a decade

Volvo CEO and president HÃ¥kan Samuelsson will step down from his role in March after nearly a decade, to be replaced by ex-Dyson Group CEO Jim Rowan. 

Autocar award winner Samuelsson has been president and CEO of Volvo Cars since October 2012, having previously served for two years on the company board and before that as chairman and CEO of the now defunct commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN SE. 

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