Do Young Kim, currently serving as CFO for International, has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Scania Group and a member of its Executive Board, reporting directly to CEO Christian Levin. He will assume his new role on February 1, 2025.
Do Young brings extensive industry experience to Scania. Prior to joining Scania’s sister brand International (formerly Navistar), he led TRATON Group’s IPO readiness and execution, as well as the company’s acquisition of International. He also previously headed TRATON Group’s treasury department.
“I’m delighted to welcome Do Young to Scania as our new CFO. His extensive industry experience, holistic view on performance and company value creation originating from a commercial focus, align well with Scania’s core value of Customer first”, says Christian Levin, President and CEO of Scania and TRATON Group.
Prior to his roles at TRATON, Do Young was CFO for several joint ventures in the automotive industry, including Beijing Benz Automotive, Fujian Benz Automotive and Mercedes-Benz Korea. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Yonsei University in South Korea.
“With both a Group and cross-brand background, as well as an inclusive style and strive for shared values and culture, Do Young will be a good contribution in the continuing integration of Scania within the TRATON Group” Christian continues.
“I’m very happy to be joining Scania at this exciting and crucial time in the company’s history,” says Do Young Kim.” We have great opportunities ahead, and I look forward to contributing to Scania’s purpose of driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system.”
Do Young Kim replaces Jonas Rickberg, who is leaving Scania to become CFO of Skanska Group.
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