Press Release

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October 29, 2010

Martin Wanblom, 40, has been appointed SVP Marketing & Programs of Volvo Aero.

Martin Wanblom joined Volvo Aero 1996. He has worked as Head of Land & Marine Gas Turbines, (LMGT) and as President of VACT, Volvo Aero's company in Newington, Connecticut, USA.

From March this year, he temporarily left his position as Vice President Global Support to lead the work pertaining to the ramp up of the GEnx components for Boeing 787 and Boeing 747-8.

Martin will take up his new position on November 1, 2010, and will be a member of Volvo Aero's Executive Management Team.

“I am convinced that Martin has all the qualifications required to do an excellent job. We look forward to his contribution in current and future engine projects,” comments Volvo Aero’s President, Staffan Zackrisson