Polestar announced that it is expanding its commercial footprint and retail operations across existing and new markets, as its model line-up continues to grow. To support the brand?s profitable growth in established markets, the following management appointments, reporting to Kristian Elvefors, Head of Commercial, have been made: Anders Gustafsson succeeds Gregor Hembrough as Head of North America. Anders brings a wealth of experience to the role having spent 13 years at Volvo Cars, including six years as Senior Vice President Americas & President and CEO of Volvo Cars USA.

Gregor has successfully led Polestar?s North American business since it was established in 2018. He now brings his considerable strategic and operational leadership to the role of Head of Global Sales Operations. Matt Galvin succeeds Jonathan Goodman as UK Managing Director, who is retiring.

Matt was previously UK Managing Director at NIO and his 22-year career in the automotive industry includes senior roles in the UK at leading brands including Volvo Cars and Mercedes-Benz. In Norway, Marius Hayler succeeds Alexander Hørthe, who has decided to pursue his career outside of Polestar. Marius joins from NIO where he was General Manager of NIO Germany and Norway.

In addition to leading Polestar?s business in Norway, he will also head up the Nordic region. Marius was previously Country Director for Jaguar Land Rover Norge, Managing Director of Møller Bil Sweden and Vice President of Volvo Car Norge.