Polestar appoints Arek Nowinski to board, replacing retiring Francesca Gamboni
Polestar has named Arek Nowinski, a Volvo Cars executive, to its Board of Directors as Francesca Gamboni retires.
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What Happened
Gothenburg, Sweden – Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) announced on 26 August 2026 that Arek Nowinski has been appointed to its Board of Directors. He replaces Francesca Gamboni, who has chosen to retire from the board.
Nowinski is currently 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. 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.
“I would like to thank Francesca for her excellent contribution to the work of the Board. I’m also pleased to welcome Arek, who brings significant commercial expertise and experience, as Polestar enters a phase of model expansion and sales network development across existing and new markets.”
Previously from Polestar Automotive Holding
Polestar recently reported record retail sales of 30,423 cars in H1 2026 and began sales of a new Polestar 4 SUV variant in September. The company also said it would expand its European sales network and localize future model production after the US denied it approval to sell cars from 2027 under the Connected Vehicle Rule.
- Polestar retail sales hit record 30,423 cars in H1 2026
- Polestar to launch new Polestar 4 SUV variant on September 2
- Polestar strengthens European focus after US Connected Vehicle Rule blocks sales
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Polestar Automotive Holding's official releases.
Why this matters
Polestar's board gains a senior Volvo Cars sales executive as the company says it enters a phase of model expansion and sales network development in existing and new markets. The appointment succeeds Francesca Gamboni, who retired, and adds commercial leadership experience to the board overseeing Polestar's strategy.
Terms in This Story
- Board of Directors
- A group of individuals elected to oversee the activities and governance of a company, representing shareholders.
- Nasdaq
- A global electronic marketplace where stocks, such as Polestar (PSNY), are bought and sold.
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