Geely-owned Swedish electric car brand Polestar has named Jonas Engström as its new chief operating officer (COO).
Engström’s primary role will be to oversee the delivery of Polestar’s expanding car programmes and manage the company’s daily operations.
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He has over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. He joined Polestar in 2021 as head of product and programme and was promoted to head of operations in July 2023.
Before his time at Polestar, he held various senior leadership roles at Volvo Cars, including head of product strategy.
Engström will also collaborate closely with newly appointed CEO Michael Lohscheller to implement the company’s strategic vision across the business, the company said.
Lohscheller, who joined Polestar as CEO in August 2024, previously served as CEO of Stellantis-owned Opel, Vietnamese EV maker VinFast, and Nikola.
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By GlobalDataLohscheller said: “With his unique combination of strong operational competence, strategic thinking and humble leadership, Jonas is the perfect fit for this role.”
Also in August 2024, Polestar appointed Philipp Römers as the head of design for the company’s upcoming models.
Römers has previously worked at Audi and Volkswagen.
Polestar, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, is currently active in 27 global markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Its North American operations are based near New York City, where Polestar has established over 30 Polestar Spaces in key electric vehicle markets.
The company plans further expansion in 2025. It offers three electric vehicle models: the Polestar 2, Polestar 3, and Polestar 4, with plans to add two more models, Polestar 5, an electric GT, and Polestar 6, an electric roadster by 2026.
The Polestar 0 project is also underway, targeting the creation of a climate-neutral production car by 2030.
