SAINT-EUSTACHE, QC, March 28,
2024 /CNW/ - Nova Bus, member of the Volvo Group and
a leading North American transit bus manufacturer, is proud to
announce the appointment of Paul Le
Houillier as its new President, effective June 1st, 2024. With extensive
business and leadership experience within the Volvo Group, Mr.
Le Houillier will bring solid
know-how and strategic vision to Nova Bus.
Paul Le Houillier has held
several senior leadership positions over the past 20 years, namely
Volvo Financial Services ("VFS") Global Chief Risk Officer, Senior
Vice President of VFS for the Asia-Pacific Region and Senior Vice
President and Managing Director of VFS China, VFS France and
Renault Trucks Financial Services. Mr. Le
Houillier joined the Volvo Group in 2002 and is currently
Senior Vice President of VFS Region Central East and East,
Turkey and South Korea. Paul was born in Quebec City and holds a bachelor's degree from
the University of Montreal HEC.
Mr. Le Houillier will be
responsible for leading Nova Bus' strategic direction with the
ambition of further strengthening the company's position as a key
player in the transit bus manufacturing landscape and a leader in
sustainable transport solutions.
"We are thrilled to welcome Paul Le
Houillier to Nova Bus as our new President," said
Anna Westerberg, Chair of the Nova
Bus Board of Directors. "With his proven leadership skills and
extensive business experience, Paul Le
Houillier is well-positioned to lead Nova Bus into its next
phase of growth and success."
Paul Le Houillier expressed
excitement about joining Nova Bus and shared his enthusiasm for the
opportunities ahead. "I am honored to take on the role of President
at Nova Bus," he said. "I look forward to working closely with the
talented team at Nova Bus to drive continued innovation, deliver
value to our customers, and achieve our strategic objectives."
Paul Le Houillier succeeds to
Ralph Acs, who is retiring from the Volvo Group on April 1st, 2024. Mr. Acs will remain
part of the Nova Bus Board of Directors. Nova Bus extends its
gratitude to Mr. Acs for leading Nova Bus over the past year and
for his contributions to the Volvo Group during his time as leader
of Prevost and Nova Bus.
Krzysztof Trembecki, Vice President
Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Nova Bus will hold the
position of interim President until May
31st, 2024.
About Nova Bus
Nova Bus, member of the Volvo Group, is a leading provider of
sustainable transportation solutions in North America. Its portfolio includes
electric, hybrid, CNG and clean diesel buses, high-capacity
vehicles, as well as integrated intelligent transport systems. Nova
Bus accompanies transit authorities and bus fleet operators in
their transition to electromobility with its flagship LFSe+
long-range electric bus, combining the proven Nova Bus structure
with the latest innovations in electric drive. Nova Bus is
committed to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and positively
contributing to a greener economy. For more information regarding
Nova Bus products and services, please visit novabus.com.
SOURCE Nova Bus