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

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-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 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 earned the TRIUM Global EMBA degree from NYU Stern, HEC France and LSE London.


Kristian joined in January 2024 from Volvo Cars UK where he was Managing Director. He has over 20 years of experience from senior commercial roles in the automotive industry.

Lutz joined in December 2023 with 10 years of experience across different management positions at Volvo Cars. Prior to working for Volvo Cars, he was VP of Powertrain Development at IAV GmbH. He brings over 25 years of experience of technology development in the global automotive industry.

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

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.

Maria joined in 2021 as Head of digital product creation and industrial. She has over 20 years of experience in various senior IT roles in the automotive and retail industries.


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.
Group Management




Frieda joined in 2023 from Volvo Cars where she was Vice President of Global Procurement, Propulsion. She has over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry.


David joined in 2021 from Volvo Cars where he was Senior Director of Global Inbound Logistics. David has over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry.

Mikael joined in 2024 from Volvo Cars where he was General Manager of Taizhou Plant and Vice President for Manufacturing APAC. Mikael has over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry.

Ellie joined in 2017 in Volvo Cars where she was Senior Purchasing Manager. She has over 10 years of experience in procurement in the automotive industry.