Volvo CE appoint Kamel Sid as head of operations

Kamel Sid takes over executive management team role following retirement of Jean Marc des Courieres

VOLVO Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) have appointed Kamel Sid as head of operations.

Mr Sid (pictured), who has held the position of acting head of operations since last September when Jean Marc des Courieres retired from the position, is responsible for the smooth running, efficiency, quality and output of Volvo CE’s global operations.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Sid said: ‘I’m thrilled to continue working with our many passionate and committed colleagues in operations and together drive our transformation agenda.’

Melker Jernberg, president of Volvo CE, said: ‘After six months as acting head of operations, I am delighted that Kamel has agreed to join the executive management team as a permanent member. He has wide experience both inside and outside the Volvo Group and will play an important role in taking our operations organization to the next level at this time of transformation and change in our business.’