Scania’s Christian Levin takes on ACEA Commercial Vehicles Chairmanship for 2025

Brussels, 14 January 2025 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is pleased to announce that Christian Levin, President and CEO of Scania, has been elected chair of the Commercial Vehicles Board for 2025.

Christian Levin, President and CEO of Scania and incoming Chairperson of the ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board: “The European truck and bus industry is a global leader in technology and innovation—a true cornerstone of European excellence. It serves as a critical driver of our continent’s competitiveness, supporting millions of highly skilled jobs across the region. Trucks and buses are not just vehicles; they are the lifeblood of a prosperous, connected, and sustainable society.

However, our industry operates in a highly regulated environment, all while facing intense competition on the global stage. Today, our industry is undergoing the most transformative shift in its history: the transition from conventional combustion engines to zero-emission powertrains, such as battery-electric and hydrogen-powered models. This is a monumental challenge—one that requires the complete reimagination of an entire ecosystem. From suppliers and customers to energy providers, grid operators, and policymakers—every stakeholder must move in sync toward a common goal.

For this transition to succeed, policies and regulations must be forward-thinking, pragmatic, and relevant. Bold, visionary targets are essential to lead the way, but they must be paired with enabling conditions and predictable, long-term incentives to create stability and drive investment.

A transition of this magnitude is unprecedented in both ambition and speed. It creates significant challenges and requires strong focus, collaboration and bold action to overcome them while defending the competitiveness of our industry. Policymakers must ensure that the regulatory framework is fully aligned at the European and member state level and supports the transition of the industry.”

Mr Levin was elected by members of ACEA’s Commercial Vehicle Board, which brings together the CEOs of DAF Trucks, Daimler Truck, Ford Trucks, Iveco Group, MAN Truck & Bus, Scania, and Volvo Group.  Mr Levin takes over the function from Harald Seidel, President of DAF Trucks.

For this transition to succeed, policies and regulations must be forward-thinking, pragmatic, and relevant. Bold, visionary targets are essential to lead the way, but they must be paired with enabling conditions and predictable, long-term incentives to create stability and drive investment.

From:ACEA