From February 1st, 2025, Do Young Kim (pictured) will be the new Scania Group CFO. Do Young Kim replaces Jonas Rickberg, who is leaving Scania to become CFO of Skanska Group. Currently CFO for International (previously known as Navistar, a sister company belonging to the TRATON Group), Kim a will also be a member of the Executive Board, reporting to CEO Christian Levin.

Prior to his roles at TRATON, Do Young was CFO for several joint ventures in the automotive industry, including Beijing Benz Automotive, Fujian Benz Automotive and Mercedes-Benz Korea. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Yonsei University in South Korea.

Official statements about the newly-appointed Scania CFO

“I’m delighted to welcome Do Young to Scania as our new CFO. His extensive industry experience, holistic view on performance and company value creation originating from a commercial focus, align well with Scania’s core value of Customer first”, said Christian Levin, President and CEO of Scania and TRATON Group. “With both a Group and cross-brand background, as well as an inclusive style and strive for shared values and culture, Do Young will be a good contribution in the continuing integration of Scania within the TRATON Group”.

“I’m very happy to be joining Scania at this exciting and crucial time in the company’s history,” added Do Young Kim.” We have great opportunities ahead, and I look forward to contributing to Scania’s purpose of driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system.”

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