Michael Lohscheller, a seasoned automotive business chief, will take over as CEO of Polestar beginning 1 October 2024. Lohscheller’s appointment follows the resignation of Thomas Ingenlath, who has formed Polestar since its inception. Lohscheller brings in depth expertise from his earlier roles as CEO of Opel, VinFast, and Nikola, and goals to drive Polestar’s formidable international growth and strengthen its place within the premium electrical car market.
Polestar’s incoming Chairman, Winfried Vahland, expressed his confidence in Lohscheller’s management. Vahland said, “Polestar has skilled an distinctive start-up section and with a broader mannequin line-up, Michael Lohscheller is the perfect chief to information Polestar into its subsequent chapter. His deep business data, particularly in driving operational excellence, growing a coherent product technique and strengthening the worldwide market presence shall be instrumental within the subsequent chapter of Polestar’s development. With Scandinavian heritage, ardour and efficiency Polestar will set new requirements for future particular person mobility. Geely stays deeply dedicated to Polestar’s success, and with Michael on the helm, supported by a dynamic management group, we’re well-positioned for continued innovation and development.”
Lohscheller shared his enthusiasm for the brand new function, saying, “I’m honored to affix Polestar at such an thrilling time within the firm’s historical past. Polestar has already established itself as one of the vital fascinating and revolutionary manufacturers within the electrical car area, and I stay up for working with the gifted group to construct on this sturdy basis and speed up our improvement.”
Firm’s outlook
With Lohscheller on the helm, Polestar seems to be ahead to additional innovation and development within the premium electrical car market. His in depth business data and expertise are anticipated to drive the corporate ahead. As he takes on this new function, Lohscheller goals to construct on the sturdy basis laid by Ingenlath and proceed Polestar’s success story.
Polestar’s dedication to innovation, design, and efficiency stays a core focus as the corporate prepares for its subsequent section. The management transition marks a major step in Polestar’s journey towards setting new requirements within the electrical car business.
Thomas Ingenlath’s journey within the firm
Thomas Ingenlath acquired recognition and gratitude for his vital contributions to Polestar’s development. Vahland acknowledged Ingenlath’s efforts by stating, “Thomas has been instrumental in shaping Polestar into the revolutionary and forward-thinking model it’s at this time, main its transformation from a Volvo efficiency division into the one true international premium electrical car model, with an impressive deal with design, efficiency, and premium qualities. We lengthen our deepest gratitude for his management.”
Reflecting on his tenure at Polestar, Ingenlath expressed his pleasure and satisfaction with the corporate’s achievements. He remarked, “I’m very pleased with what we’ve achieved collectively within the final seven years. We had the imaginative and prescient of an electrical premium model which places efficiency and design at its core. And we made it, the dream grew to become actuality: Polestar is the one true international premium electrical model, we simply launched the Polestar 3 and 4, we’re producing on two continents – thanks to all people who contributed to this point on this journey, it was a lifetime expertise to construct up this model with you all. I want Michael and the group the most effective for the following chapter of Polestar.”
Polestar has been on a outstanding journey below Ingenlath’s management, remodeling from a Volvo efficiency division right into a recognised premium electrical car model. With product launches just like the Polestar 3 and 4 and manufacturing services on two continents, the model has established a powerful international presence.
