Slotte takes up his new role effective October 1 2016.

Carl Slotte has been appointed the new president of Sales Region EMEA (Europe- Middle East-Africa) at Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), effective October 1 2016.

Slotte brings to the table a wealthy of experience with over 20 years in the construction industry, including senior positions within Volvo CE’s global functions, the sales organisation and within the dealer network.

In his new role, Slotte will be responsible for meeting the diverse needs of customers in the strategically important EMEA region and strengthening Volvo CE’s market position. He succeeds Tomas Kuta, assumed the senior vice-president of Global Sales role at Volvo CE in June 2016.

Slotte has held several leadership positions at Volvo CE, including senior vice-president for Global Key Accounts, vice-president of Hub North within Sales Region EMEA, managing director of Volvo CE Russia (Volvo Vostok ZAO) and managing director of owned dealer Volvo CE Finland OY.