LAUREN DOWNS NEW GM AT VOLVO BUS AUSTRALIA

NEW GM FOR VOLVO BUS AUSTRALIA

Lauren Downs has been appointed as the new General Manager of Volvo Bus Australia

Downs will assume the role of GM Volvo Bus Australia effective from March 1.

Having joined Volvo Bus almost ten years ago Lauren has been a key member of the Asia Pacific Management Team based in Singapore with responsibility for Commercial Development, spent time in Sweden working in Global Product Management and Marketing, and for the last 12 months has been the Major Accounts Manager for Volvo Bus in Australia.

“Lauren’s experience and knowledge of the Australian market coupled with her global and regional understanding makes her a perfect fit for the role,” says Asia Pacific Vice President David Mead.

“Since returning to Australia her ability to build strong partnerships with key customers and support the Australian team with her experience and insight has been a real highlight,” says Mead.

Lauren will be responsible for commercial aspects of the Australian and New Zealand businesses.