Volvo Group Names Wilson Lirmann as New Mack Trucks President
3 years
nearly 10 years
What Happened
Stephen Roy, who has served as President of Mack Trucks for the past three years, will step down on August 1, 2026. He will be succeeded by Wilson Lirmann, who has led Volvo Trucks Latin America for nearly ten years. The transition is part of the Volvo Group's efforts to reinforce its regional strategy in North America.
“I am deeply grateful for Stephen’s contributions over the years. In his different roles, Stephen has driven the platform for continued growth in North America, reinforcing our regional strategy and setting us up well for the next phase.”
Why this matters
The leadership change underscores Volvo Group's focus on regional strategy and continuity in North America.
Terms in This Story
- EV
- Electric vehicle, a vehicle powered fully or partly by electricity.
- ICE
- Internal combustion engine, the conventional petrol or diesel engine type.
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