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Jim Rowan

CEO of Volvo Cars, bringing a background in consumer electronics to the automotive industry. He is focused on software-defined vehicles and the integration of AI.

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Nov 14, 2023 • 1h 7min

Volvo CEO Jim Rowan thinks dropping CarPlay is a mistake

Jim Rowan, CEO of Volvo Cars, discusses the major shifts in the car industry including electrification, autonomy, and direct-to-consumer sales. Volvo plans to be all-electric by 2030 and Jim shares Volvo's unique approach to software, revenue, and their transition to a core compute architecture. They also talk about marketing electric car specs, battery production sustainability, the future of self-driving cars, and the popularity of SUVs.
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Feb 19, 2025 • 31min

Qualcomm and Volvo CEOs talk the next chapter for AI and driverless cars

Cristiano Amon, CEO of Qualcomm, and Jim Rowan, CEO of Volvo Cars, delve into the future of AI and driverless technology in the automotive industry. They discuss how AI can enhance driver safety and adjust insurance premiums, signaling a major disruption. The conversation highlights the transition towards software-defined vehicles and emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships. Amon and Rowan also explore the challenges and opportunities in electric vehicle adoption, as well as the evolving role of connectivity in reshaping the driving experience.
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Feb 1, 2024 • 21min

Interest rates, Polestar without Volvo, and Phoneix Group overachieves

Ed Conway, Sky's Economics and Data Editor, discusses the Bank of England's decision on interest rates. Jim Rowan, Chief Executive of Volvo Cars, talks about Volvo stopping funding for Polestar. Andy Briggs, Chief Executive of Phoenix Group, explains how they hit their 2025 target for new business cash generation ahead of schedule.