New president for Volvo Penta Americas
Ron Huibers succeeds Clint Moore as new president of Volvo Penta of the Americas Inc.
RON Huibers has been appointed new president of Volvo Penta Americas. He succeeds Clint Moore who earlier announced he has decided to retire. Mr Huibers, currently president of sales and marketing for North America within the company, will assume his new position from 1 September 2012.
In his current role, he looks after Volvo Trucks North America commercial sales and marketing operations with more than 25,000 annual unit sales through private distribution networks and national accounts.
‘I am very happy to have Ron Huibers onboard Volvo Penta as the leader of a business of strategic importance for us,’ said global president Bjorn Ingemanson. ‘We have ambitious growth objectives both for our marine and industrial engine business. Based on his extensive experience and record of performance, Ron is the right person to continue to grow our business and strengthen our already strong market positions in the Americas.’
In his new role, Mr Huibers will be responsible for Volvo Penta’s sales, marketing and aftermarket operations in North America, Central America and South America in the newly formed organization – Volvo Penta Region Americas.
During his 20 years at the Volvo Group, he has held various North America and International executive positions across the company, including Volvo CE, Volvo Financial Services, Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks.
