Ghent factory director Koen Leemans of Volvo Trucks receives international top position at Volvo

Koen Leemans, the factory director of Volvo Trucks in Ghent, will take on a new international role within the Volvo Group starting January 1, 2027. After five years leading the truck factory in Oostakker, he will oversee the global department responsible for the storage and distribution of vehicle spare parts post-sale. This includes all warehouses supplying parts for maintenance and repairs, notably the central distribution center in Ghent. The search for his successor as factory director has begun, but no candidate has been announced yet. Approximately 5,000 employees work at the Ghent site, which includes the truck factory, distribution center, and customer service.