The change in leadership comes at a time when Altas Auto is experiencing steady growth, with an annual increase of 30% in 2024 and recognition across Western Europe.

Since November of last year, Scania has sent employees to the ‘Ett’ plant at Skellefteå in northern Sweden to assist with the ramp-up of cell production, according to a Reuters report.

Bernard Krone, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, highlighted Hölscher’s expertise in finance and his understanding of agricultural sector challenges as key assets for the group's development.

Claudio Passerini succeeds Domenico Nucera, who transitioned to the newly created role of Chief Quality & Operations Officer at Iveco Group.

Erik Johnson will replace Montero in the role of assistant general manager of sales and marketing.

Levin (President and CEO of Scania) takes over the function from Harald Seidel, President of DAF Trucks. He will work closely with ACEA President Ola Källenius (Mercedes-Benz Group AG chairman) who is serving in his first term.

Oberwörder succeeds Domenico Nucera, the former President of Iveco Bus. To get more zero-emission buses on the road, Oberwörder will need to bring together policymakers, bus operators, energy suppliers and manufacturers to plot a sensible way forward that not only helps decarbonise the European bus industry but also maintains the competitiveness of European bus OEMs.

Gonzalez will take up his role on 1 April, replacing Westport CEO Dan Sceli who leads the joint venture on an interim basis.

The French manufacturer says it will reorganise itself into four business groups: Exterior & Lighting; Modules; C-Power; and H2-Power.

Rich Mohor takes over from former CEO and co-founder Cameron Funk, who has transitioned to the role of Executive Board Chair.

Schwarzmüller says there will be virtually no overlap between its “infrastructure vehicles” and Krone’s core expertise in road freight transport – the two brands will remain separate.

Stohner, who is managing director of Alvarez and Marsal, known for its turnaround and performance improvement work, took up the role of Chief Restructuring Officer on 15 January following “weeks” of discussions with Webasto.