Managing Director Volvo Buses

The role

We are looking for a collaborative and experienced leader to guide the Bus and Coach business in the UK and Ireland through its next phase. Volvo Buses focuses on production and development on chassis, working with external bodybuilders and partners to offer a complete range of city, intercity, and premium coach solutions. As Managing Director, Cluster West, you will lead the way and work with a highly dedicated team to execute on the business strategy.

• Lead the shift from product sales to customer-focused solutions sales.
• Strengthen relationships and collaboration with customers, bodybuilders, market companies, partners, dealers, and service networks across the UK and Ireland.
• Guide the business through change, ensuring clear priorities, effective execution, and strong accountability.
• Manage business risks, opportunities, and trade‑offs as the scope evolves.
• Contribute as a member of the Business Unit Chassis leadership team.
• Support strategy, business performance, people development, and culture‑building initiatives.

We believe you bring senior leadership experience from a complex, fast‑paced, multicultural environment, along with experience of leading change and the ability to turn strategy into action. You have a strong focus on results and can translate goals into clear priorities and daily execution. Your leadership style is grounded in trust, and you create an environment where people feel empowered, engaged, and supported to develop and deliver their best.

You also bring strong partnership‑building skills and the ability to create trust‑based, long‑term relationships, both within your organization and with your colleagues globally. Your inclusive mindset and confidence working with diverse teams, using your strong communication and stakeholder management skills makes you excel in this role!

• A relevant degree or equivalent experience is an advantage.
• Fluent English is required.
• International business experience is an advantage.
• Experience in mobility, automotive, or related industries is beneficial, but not essential.

The position reports to the Senior Vice President of Business Unit Chassis and is a member of the Business Unit Chassis management team.

The position is based in Warwick. Travel is expected, but we value sustainable ways of working and work‑life balance.

Linnea Chertudi, Vice President People & Culture, Business Unit Chassis Volvo Buses,  or

Dan Pettersson, Senior Vice President Business Unit Chassis Volvo Buses,

Last application date is the 26th of June.

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