Hans-Olov Olsson was born in 1941  and received his Master of Political  Science from the University of  Gothenburg with further studies in  information management, Gothenburg  School of Economics.  He joined Volvo in 1966. He is currently Chairman of Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB. Previous positions  include: 1998 – 2000 Senior Vice President, VCC,  and President & CEO, Volvo Cars North America  (VCNA); 1996 – 1998 Senior Vice President,  European Sales, VCC, and President, VCMAE,  Brussels; 1990 – 1996 President, Volvo Cars Japan,  1987 – 1989 Vice President, Global Marketing,  Marketing Sales; 1982 – 1986 Director, Area  Overseas, Marketing Sales; 1977 – 1981 General  Manager, Volvo Dalslandsverken; 1974 – 1977 Project  Manager on construction of car assembly plant in  Chesapeake, Virginia, USA; 1972 – 1974 Production  manager, final assembly, Volvo Truck Corporation,  Gothenburg; 1969 – 1972 Manager, Material Control  & Administration, Volvo Truck Corporation,  Gothenburg; 1966 – 1968 Several positions as systems  engineer with Volvo Car Corporation and Volvo  Truck Corporation.  He is married with two daughters and enjoys  outdoor life, exploring nature, jogging, and boating.