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PRESIDENT, VOLVO PENTA NORTH AMERICA, CHESAPEAKE
PRESIDENT, VOLVO PENTA NORTH AMERICA, CHESAPEAKE
Virginia Business// August 29, 2024//
A native of Sweden, Högberg became president of Volvo Penta North America in 2022. He joined Volvo Group in 1994 and has held a variety of positions, including in digital services, retail development and aftermarket sales. He previously was the senior vice president for digital and IT services for Mack and Volvo Trucks North America. Högberg also serves as a member of Volvo’s USA country management team.
Högberg is responsible for the strategic direction and execution of the company’s operations throughout the continent. Sharing the name of the vehicle manufacturer, Volvo Penta is a supplier of engines and power systems for marine and industrial applications, and it runs an engine test facility in Suffolk. The company also has an assembly plant in Lexington, Tennessee, a warehouse in Byhalia, Mississippi, and a warehouse in Milton, Ontario.
Högberg completed his marketing degree at IHM Business School and his MBA at Henley Management College, now Henley Business School.
