Torbjörn Holmström, President of Volvo 3P:
What characterises Volvo 3P?
“Volvo 3P, which was formed in 2001 in conjunction with the acquisition of Mack and Renault Trucks, is a knowledge-based company in the truest sense. Today, Nissan Diesel is also one of the brands that we work with.”
“We have a global presence and work in a project-oriented manner in multicultural teams. It is an inspiring company that works with incredibly exciting technology where development is fast-paced.”
“We refine ideas and create the conditions for producing world-class trucks and transport solutions. All of this is done to ensure that the world’s transport system functions in an environmentally sound and efficient way.”
Why would you recommend Volvo 3P as an employer?
“Volvo 3P offers one of the absolutely most inspiring working environments for anyone who wants to advance and have a career in the fields of science, technology and business. We operate in a global environment that presents the opportunity to experience the world and different cultures. There are countless possibilities for development.”
“The work is intensive but at the same time enjoyable and rewarding. We deal with technical challenges and interact with many different people in an international environment.”
What are Volvo 3P’s success factors?
“The continuous development of the know-how and expertise in the company. It is absolutely essential to retain and develop the expertise that we have in the company.”
“The fact that we are a credible and reliable partner for the Volvo Group truck companies is also a success factor. We are a vital link at the beginning of the value chain and we have a decisive impact on the Volvo Group’s business.”
What will Volvo 3P be like in 10 years?
“We will have grown along with the market and we will definitely have a bigger footprint in Asia together with the truck brands in the Group. We will have developed products and services with exciting new technology and it will be natural for us to work with different nationalities. We will clearly be the best in the world at working cross-functionally as well as multi-culturally.”
Torbjörn Holmström, President of Volvo 3P
“In 10 years, the rest of the world will be studying Volvo 3P’s success factors. How has Volvo 3P managed to establish a global corporation that utilises economies of scale while at the same time preserving the soul of the Volvo Group truck brands.”
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Facts about our President
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Torbjörn Holmström, President of Volvo 3P, began his career at Volvo Trucks in 1979 after studying at Chalmers University of Technology.
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His work in the fields of mechanics and electronics led him to transmission development, where he has held a number of positions such as project manager, as well as being a manager on the group and section levels.
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In 1993, he received the Volvo Technology Award for the Geartronic gearbox, the forerunner of the I-Shift.
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He was the head of driveline development for three years in Curitiba, Brazil, after which he headed Volvo Truck’s transmission development and later the engine development.
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In January 2003, he was appointed President of Volvo 3P.
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