Per Carlsson will be the next president and CEO of Volvo Trucks North America, announced by company Oct. 23.

Currently in charge of Volvo Powertrain Sweden, Carlsson will assume his new duties Jan. 1, 2008.

Per Carlsson, has previously held various positions in the Volvo Group. Prior to his current position at Volvo Powertrain Sweden, he was CFO at Volvo Trucks. He is succeeding Peter Karlsten. Carlsson succeeds Peter Karlsten, who becomes president and CEO of Volvo Powertrain on Dec. 1.

Starting December 1, Peter Karlsten will take on the position as President and CEO of Volvo Powertrain. He will also assume the role as Senior Vice President Technology for the Volvo Group and become a new member of the Group Executive Committee.

Lars Thoren, chief financial officer, will be acting president of Volvo Trucks North America during the intervening month, the company said.

Volvo Trucks provides complete transport solutions for professional and business-driven customers. The company offers a full range of medium to heavy duty trucks, with a strong global network of 3,000 service points in more than 130 countries. In 2006 Volvo Trucks sold more than 105,000 trucks worldwide. Volvo Trucks is a part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks.