Volvo’s Belec Joins WestStart-CALSTART Board

Volvo Cars of The United States, LLC (VCNA) President and Chief executive officer Anne Bélec became a member of the board of company directors of WestStart-CALSTART. She’ll function as the very first auto industry representative around the board of North America’s primary transportation technology organization.

“Anne includes a well-deserved status at Volvo for understanding what customers want, including safety and look after the atmosphere,” stated John Boesel, obama and also the Chief executive officer of WestStart-CALSTART. “Her automotive marketing and operational expertise will lead greatly to WestStart-CALSTART’s support from the clean vehicle industry.”

Before joining Volvo Cars, Belec held positions like Director of Sales Planning and Distribution for Ford Motor Company, Network Business Development Manager and General Marketing Manager at Lincoln subsequently-Mercury Division and Worldwide Marketing Plans Manager at Ford. Furthermore, she was famous being an exceptional auto manager. In 2005, she was nominated by Automotive News among the “100 Leading Women within the United States Automotive Industry.”

“Volvo has already established a lengthy and reliable relationship with WestStart-CALSTART,” Bélec stated. “Both organizations are dedicated to protecting the atmosphere whilst supplying consumer-oriented mobility options. I expect to evolving the connection between our organizations by joining the Board. Ecological sustainability is really a core value for Volvo, and i’ll bring our strong curiosity about new fuels and technologies that promote sustainability, energy safety and security.”

Bélec holds an Master of business administration in the Fuqua School of economic at Duke College. She also holds two BA’s in the College of Ottawa Body running a business administration and the other in marketing. She’s also offered as Honorary Chair from the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction in Chicago, Co-Chair of “Volvo Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle” and hosts the annual Volvo for existence Awards which recognizes hometown heroes.