The newspaper Affärsvärlden, together with PA Consulting, Mannheimer Swartling, Wipro and Korn Ferry, has appointed Volvo Group president and CEO Martin Lundstedt ‘Leader of the Year 2018‘. Enthusiasm, deep industry knowledge and extensive teamwork are factors the jury pointed out as grounds for appointing Martin.  

The award winner was decided by a jury and was based on comprehensive research work, including interviews with stakeholders of the candidate.

“I‘m proud and happy, but especially spurred to live up to this award in everyday life with all the Volvo Group employees. How we work with leadership issues in a time of great change is a key factor for our continued success,” says Lundstedt.

The jury consisted of Oskar Almén, partner PA Consulting, Jan Dernestam, MP Mannheimer Swartling, Johan Forssell, CEO Investor, Carl-Henrik Hallström, MD Wipro, Maria Rankka, President Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, Helena Stjernholm, President of Industrivärden, Erik Wahlin (chair), chief editor Affärsvärlden, Charlotte Wetterlundh, partner Korn Ferry and Jonas Wiström, CEO Ratos.