Mumbai, Aug. 27 -- Swedish automotive manufacturer Polestar has appointed Arek Nowinski to its Board of Directors, succeeding Francesca Gamboni, who is set to retire from Polestar's Board.

Till recently, Arek was Head of Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific at Volvo Cars and has held several other senior sales leadership positions during his career. In his previous roles, Arek has also served as the President of Volvo Cars Poland, Senior VP of Volvo Cars EMEA and President of Volvo Cars International Markets.

He holds an MSc in International Finance from the University of Derby and an MA in Finance and Banking from the Warsaw School of Economics.

Winfried Vahland, Chair, Polestar, said, "I would like to thank Francesca ...