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Michael Lohscheller, CEO of Polestar

Who is the CEO of Polestar in 2026?

Michael Lohscheller is the Chief Executive Officer of Polestar. Michael has held the CEO seat since October 2024, and was previously President Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers at Verband der Internationalen Kraftfahrzeughersteller (VDIK).

Updated September 24, 2026
Time in seat
1 year
CEO since October 2024
Career span
34 years
First recorded role January 1992
Education
Euregio Gymnasium Bocholt
Abitur
Summary
  • Before Polestar, Michael Lohscheller was President Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers at Verband der Internationalen Kraftfahrzeughersteller (VDIK) from June 2024 to September 2024.
  • Michael Lohscheller was Book Author, Key Note Speaker, Advisor, CEO at Lohscheller & Company from September 2023 to June 2024.
  • Michael Lohscheller sat on the board of Opel from September 2012 to June 2017.

Current company

Polestar

Polestar is a Swedish automotive brand.

automotive industryHeadquartered in GothenburgFounded 1996Nasdaq: PSNY

Source: Wikidata

Career and education

Michael Lohscheller has been CEO of Polestar since October 2024. Before Polestar, Michael was President Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers at Verband der Internationalen Kraftfahrzeughersteller (VDIK) from June 2024 until September 2024.

Career

  1. Polestar2024 to present
    • Chief Executive Officer
  2. Verband der Internationalen Kraftfahrzeughersteller (VDIK)2024
    • President Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers
  3. Lohscheller & Company2023 to 2024
    • Book Author, Key Note Speaker, Advisor, CEO
  4. Nikola Corporation2022 to 2023
    • President & CEONovember 2022 to September 2023
    • President Nikola MotorMarch 2022 to September 2023
  5. VINFAST2021 to 2022
    • Global CEO
  6. Opel2012 to 2021
    • CEOJune 2017 to August 2021
    • CFO, Member of the BoardSeptember 2012 to June 2017
  7. Volkswagen Group of America2008 to 2012
    • Chief Financial Officer
  8. Volkswagen Group2004 to 2007
    • EVP Group Marketing
  9. Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V.2001 to 2004
    • Chief Financial Officer
  10. Jungheinrich AG1992 to 2000
    • FD / Controller

Sources: LinkedIn profile

Education

Euregio Gymnasium Bocholt, AbiturHochschule Osnabrück, Dipl-Kaufmann, European Business StudiesBrunel University of London, MA, European MarketingStanford University Graduate School of Business, Executive EducationSource

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Michael ManskeChief Brand, Marketing & Communications Officer · SWE@polestar.com
J Kyle DenlingerRegional Chief Digital Officer, Head of Digital NA · USA@polestar.com
Gustav FreijManaging Director · SWE@polestar.com
Scott MaynardManaging Director · AUS@polestar.com
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Leadership team at Polestar

Michael Lohscheller leads a leadership team of 3 published executives. The most recent appointment is Jonas Engström as Chief Operating Officer, in seat since December 2024.

Executive leadership

NameTitleIn seat since
Michael LohschellerChief Executive Officer and DirectorOctober 2024
Jean-François MadyChief Financial OfficerOctober 2024
Jonas EngströmChief Operating OfficerDecember 2024

Sources: Polestar 2025 Form 20-F

Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of Polestar?

Michael Lohscheller is the Chief Executive Officer of Polestar. Michael has held the CEO seat since October 2024, and was previously President Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers at Verband der Internationalen Kraftfahrzeughersteller (VDIK).

When did Michael Lohscheller become CEO of Polestar?

Michael Lohscheller has been CEO of Polestar since October 2024, according to LinkedIn profile.

What did Michael Lohscheller do before Polestar?

Michael Lohscheller was President Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers at Verband der Internationalen Kraftfahrzeughersteller (VDIK) from June 2024 until September 2024, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Michael Lohscheller been CEO of Polestar?

Michael Lohscheller has been CEO of Polestar for 1 year, since October 2024.

Who else leads Polestar?

Jean-François Mady (Chief Financial Officer), Jonas Engström (Chief Operating Officer). Source: Polestar 2025 Form 20-F.

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Identity confirmed against Wikipedia, Polestar. Last verified: September 24, 2026.