The CEO of Polestar is appointed by the Board of Directors to manage the Group's day-to-day operations and lead the Executive Committee (ExCom) under the Board's supervision. The ExCom is responsible for overseeing Polestar's strategic direction and overall management. Additionally, a broader Group Management Team (GMT) is established. The GMT, which includes the ExCom and other key leaders, focuses on ensuring efficient operations, effective information sharing, and alignment on critical business issues.

 

 

Polestar Executive Committee

CEO
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Lohscheller

Michael was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Polestar in October 2024 and has two decades of senior level experience in the automotive industry.

Previously, Michael served as the CEO of Nikola Motor Company, VinFast and Opel, and before that he was CFO of Opel, Volkswagen and Mitsubishi.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from the University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück and a Master’s degree in European Marketing from Brunel University of London. 

Michael was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Polestar in October 2024 and has two decades of senior level experience in the automotive industry.

Previously, Michael served as the CEO of Nikola Motor Company, VinFast and Opel, and before that he was CFO of Opel, Volkswagen and Mitsubishi.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from the University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück and a Master’s degree in European Marketing from Brunel University of London. 

Jean
Chief Financial Officer
Jean-François Mady

Jean-François joined in October 2024 from Stellantis where he was Senior Vice President of Global Accounting Operations and Finance Transformation. He brings 25 years of experience from global automotive finance and financial services sectors.

Jean-François hold a Master’s in Management from NEOMA (Reims) Business School, an International IMBA from Ottawa university and he earned the TRIUM Global EMBA degree from NYU Stern, HEC France and LSE London.

Jean-François joined in October 2024 from Stellantis where he was Senior Vice President of Global Accounting Operations and Finance Transformation. He brings 25 years of experience from global automotive finance and financial services sectors.

Jean-François hold a Master’s in Management from NEOMA (Reims) Business School, an International IMBA from Ottawa university and he earned the TRIUM Global EMBA degree from NYU Stern, HEC France and LSE London.

JohanE
Chief Operating Officer
Jonas Engström
Jonas joined in 2021 from Volvo Cars where he was Vice President of Strategy & Business Ownership. He has 20 years of product and management experience from the automotive industry in both Europe and Asia.
Jonas joined in 2021 from Volvo Cars where he was Vice President of Strategy & Business Ownership. He has 20 years of product and management experience from the automotive industry in both Europe and Asia.
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Chief Commercial Officer
Scott Dicken

Scott joined Polestar in 2021 and has since held senior commercial roles at the company, including European Commercial Operations Director and Global Head of Sales. Prior to joining Polestar, he worked as Sales Director at Jaguar Land Rover UK.

Scott joined Polestar in 2021 and has since held senior commercial roles at the company, including European Commercial Operations Director and Global Head of Sales. Prior to joining Polestar, he worked as Sales Director at Jaguar Land Rover UK.

Gerry
Chief Technology Officer
Gerry Yang

Gerry joined Polestar in October 2025 from Geely’s External Collaboration Institute where he held the role of Senior Director since 2021. Prior to that, he was responsible for technology collaboration between Geely and Volvo Cars at Geely Volvo Automotive Technology.

Gerry joined Polestar in October 2025 from Geely’s External Collaboration Institute where he held the role of Senior Director since 2021. Prior to that, he was responsible for technology collaboration between Geely and Volvo Cars at Geely Volvo Automotive Technology.

Anna
Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel
Anna Rudensjö

Anna joined in 2018 from SKF Group where she was Legal Director and Group Legal Counsel. Anna has over 20 years of experience.

Anna joined in 2018 from SKF Group where she was Legal Director and Group Legal Counsel. Anna has over 20 years of experience.

Nina
Chief Human Resources Officer
Nina Henricsson

Nina joined Polestar in November 2021. She has over 15 years of experience from various HR roles in Geely Group companies, including Volvo Cars and CEVT.

 

Nina joined Polestar in November 2021. She has over 15 years of experience from various HR roles in Geely Group companies, including Volvo Cars and CEVT.

 

Beatrice Simonsson
Chief Digital Officer
Beatrice Simonsson

Beatrice joined Polestar in 2017. She has over 20 years of experience in senior automotive roles across product management, program leadership, and engineering at Polestar and Volvo Cars.

Beatrice joined Polestar in 2017. She has over 20 years of experience in senior automotive roles across product management, program leadership, and engineering at Polestar and Volvo Cars.

Michael M
Chief Communications Officer
Michael Manske
Michael joined in September 2024 from Volkswagen Group where he was Head of Global Communications, Brand and Marketing for CARIAD. He has 10 years of experience in communications and journalism from various large companies.
Michael joined in September 2024 from Volkswagen Group where he was Head of Global Communications, Brand and Marketing for CARIAD. He has 10 years of experience in communications and journalism from various large companies.
Philipp Römers
Chief Design Officer
Philipp Römers

Philipp joined Polestar in 2025. Philipp has over 25 years of automotive design experience. He joined from AUDI, where he was Head of Exterior Design. Before working for AUDI, he was a leading designer at Volkswagen.

Philipp joined Polestar in 2025. Philipp has over 25 years of automotive design experience. He joined from AUDI, where he was Head of Exterior Design. Before working for AUDI, he was a leading designer at Volkswagen.

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