Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in London on 7 October 2024. Detailed information about the AGM, including proxy voting instructions for registered shareholders, can be found on the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.polestar.com/.
As previously announced on 18 June, Håkan Samuelsson will retire as Board Chair at the AGM, with Winfried Vahland set to succeed him. Christine Gorjanc and Xiaojie Shen (Laura) are proposed for election as new Directors. If elected, Christine Gorjanc will be appointed Chair of the Audit Committee, and Xiaojie Shen (Laura) will join the Audit Committee as a member.
Additionally, Francesca Gamboni, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Volvo Cars, is proposed to replace Jim Rowan as Volvo Cars’ representative on the Polestar Board of Directors. This change underscores the ongoing partnership between Polestar and Volvo Cars, which remains a major shareholder and key operational partner.
Winfried Vahland, the incoming Chair, commented, “I am grateful to both Håkan and Jim and am eager to collaborate with our Board and Management as we work to solidify Polestar’s position as the leading performance EV brand.”
He added, “This is an exciting time for Polestar, with a distinctive market position and a growing model lineup that will drive our success. My confidence in this success is reflected in my decision to invest 100% of my net remuneration as Chair for 2024 and 2025 in Polestar shares.”
Francesca Gamboni
Francesca Gamboni, currently Chief Supply Chain Officer at Volvo Cars, oversees procurement, supply chain, and manufacturing. She brings extensive experience from senior roles in supply chain management at Accell Group, Stellantis, Renault-Nissan, Alcan (now Rio Tinto), and Bosch. Francesca holds a Master of Science in Industrial Technology Engineering.
