Nova Bus Names New President
With extensive business and leadership experience within the Volvo Group, Paul Le Houillier will bring solid know-how and strategic vision to Nova Bus.
As president, Paul Le Houillier will be responsible for leading Nova Bus’ strategic direction with the ambition of further strengthening the company’s position as a key player in the transit bus manufacturing landscape and a leader in sustainable transport solutions.
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Nova Bus, a member of the Volvo Group, appointed Paul Le Houillier as its new president, effective June 1.
With extensive business and leadership experience within the Volvo Group, Le Houillier will bring solid know-how and strategic vision to Nova Bus.
Bringing Experience to Nova
Le Houillier has held several senior leadership positions over the past 20 years, namely Volvo Financial Services (VFS) global chief risk officer, sr. VP, VFS, for the Asia-Pacific Region and sr. VP/managing director, VFS China, VFS France, and Renault Trucks Financial Services.
Le Houillier joined the Volvo Group in 2002 and is currently sr. VP, VFS Region Central East and East, Turkey, and South Korea.
As president, Le Houillier will be responsible for leading Nova Bus’ strategic direction with the ambition of further strengthening the company’s position as a key player in the transit bus manufacturing landscape and a leader in sustainable transport solutions.
Le Houillier succeeds Ralph Acs, who is retiring from the Volvo Group April 1. Acs will remain part of the Nova Bus board of directors.
Krzysztof Trembecki, VP/CFO at Nova Bus, will hold the position of interim president until May 31.
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