Leo Petrin

Director Technology and Service Development Volvo Group

am Leo Petrin, a dynamic and creative leader with years of experience in the technology industry. As the Director of Technology and Services Development at the Volvo Group engineering organization, I have been responsible for leading the development of workshop and aftermarket solutions. I possess a unique blend of technical and business expertise, having started my own company earlier in my career and bringing that entrepreneurial spirit to my current role. I have honed my leadership skills by building and managing global, high-performing, on-site, and remote teams in four countries. My ability to lead and grow people from diverse backgrounds has made me a sought-after leader known for fostering collaboration across organizational boundaries. As a result of my expertise in product development and the automotive aftermarket, I am currently leading a talented and diverse team of managers, data scientists, analysts, software developers, and engineers. We are creating software and technical solutions for prognostics and vehicle health. I am an agile leader who seamlessly connects with commercial, purchasing, IT, and engineering leadership teams to drive results. Additionally, I have a strong focus on research, keeping my finger on the pulse of cutting-edge technologies such as data analytics, AI, and automation, and I have a proven ability to partner with universities, startups, and large organizations.