Paul Gustavsson

Member Board of Directors @ Thule Group

About

I know auto industry, OEMs and suppliers. I have worked extensively with China with positive experiences (Geely and Britax). I have been CEO in three companies - Britax ltd, Nordkalk and currently Vexve Armatury Group. Making significant structural changes and cost reductions. At Britax we also built and implemented did a complete digital marketing and CRM system including retailers and end consumers. At Nordkalk we made a significant transition of structure, cost and processes - while improving employee engagement. Have also lead the development of corp strategies (Volvo Cars), worked with electric car development and project funding.

Country

Sweden

City

Greater Gothenburg Metropolitan Area

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Affärsförbättring, Affärsstrategi, Affärsutveckling, Avtalsförhandling, Change Management, Productivity Improvement, CEO in private equity owned companies, Strategy, Motivational leadership, CEOs, Industrial structure improvement, Management team development, Consumer Goods marketing, Management with China and Chinese culture, Turn Around Management, Automotive, Sourcing, Cost analysis, Consumer goods , Child Car Seat business

Experience

Member Board of Directors

Thule Group

2024-5 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

Thule is an international group of passionate people who focus on developing safe, easy-to-use, and good-looking products for active families and outdoor enthusiasts. Helping them bring what they care for most when they enjoy their active lives.

Group CEO

Vexve Armatury Group

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Finland

A leading provider of mission-critical valve solutions in the transition to a low-carbon future. Vexve is developing, manufacturing and selling valves to the district energy, power, petrochemical, Iron&Steel and the Gas&Hydrogen Industries

Chairman of the Board

CPAC Systems AB

2020-4 - 2024-3 · 4 yrs

Gothenburg, Sweden

Software, hardware and system decelopment for connected and autonomous commercial vehicle and marine applications

Member of the Board

CPAC Systems AB

2014-6 - 2020-4 · 5 yrs 11 mos

Gothenburg

CEO

Nordkalk Corporation

2019-4 - 2023-6 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Ending the CEO role on June 1st. After a handover, departing from Nordkalk August 15 2023

CEO

Britax Child Safety

2015-2 - 2018-10 · 3 yrs 9 mos

London UK

Group CEO Britax, Chairman of Max Inf, China

Senior Vice President, President's Office and Business Development

Volvo Cars

2010-11 - 2015-4 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Responsibility of corporate business development, annual strategy plans, longterm group strategy, the relation with Geely, preparation of all board material. Responsible for Presidents Office.

Vice President business development

Volvo Cars

2008-12 - 2010-11 · 2 yrs

Gothenburg, Sweden

Responsible for corporate business development at Volvo Cars. Including powertrain electrification strategy and hybrid program implementation, development and implementation of first business plan with the new owner Geely.

Director Global Product Planning

Volvo Cars

2004-8 - 2008-12 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Gothenburg, Sweden

Responsible for global car product planning incl long term model planning, model specification, content, powertrain programs, early product development phases. Responsible for the product planning coordination and relation with the owner Ford Motor Company