Bekhan Tchapanov
Head of Transformation (US & Canada Leadership Team) at Volvo Car USA- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
LinkedInSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
CMI - 'Branding and Consumer Mindsets'
Yale School of ManagementNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Fostering Inclusion and Diversity
Yale School of ManagementSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Stay ahead in a changing world
Celemi - Making Change HappenDec, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Småföretagande
Ung FöretagsamhetSep, 2005- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Volvo Car USA
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Head of Transformation (US & Canada Leadership Team)
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Oct 2021 - Present
Our future strategy is to transform from a traditional automotive maker to an electromobility leader. The overarching purpose of regaining Volvo Cars' rightful place in the Americas is evolving as we aim to become the fastest transformer of the premium automotive industry. We will achieve this by pivoting rapidly and entirely toward Electrification and Digital as core areas of our business strategy.With commercial transformation assuming the center stage of Volvo Cars' journey ahead, my purpose is to enable the company to deliver on its bold ambitions, responsible for:- Shaping strategy and objectives in pursuit of organizational excellence and holding the pen on the 2025 – 2030 overall transformation agenda (Pure Electric and entirely Online by 2030). Optimizing internal resources to focus on high-value-tasks to deliver on bold 2030 commitments- Orchestrating industry-disrupting partnerships, subscriptions, and sustainability-oriented projects (Starbucks, Google, Einride, etc.)- Providing continuous performance management of work-stream leaders, consultancy agencies (McKinsey, Capgemini, KPMG, and EY), and initiative owners on successfully executing the transformation- Identifying and executing high-impact changes across the organization, including culture, team effectiveness, change management, product transformation, organizational design, and technical excellence- Creating alignment and promoting collaboration amongst disparate groups such as global HQ in Gothenburg (SE), internal stakeholders, retail partners, suppliers, subsidiaries, and financial institutions- Complementing institutional knowledge with industry best practices to lead meaningful organizational change. Leveraging leading and lagging indicators to understand current and anticipated performance- Pushing the organization to continuously re-invent itself and discover new ways of working and eliminating waste Show less
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Director, Retail Strategies, Relations and Communication (Americas Executive Management Team)
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Jan 2018 - Sep 2021
Developed and implemented the Retail Strategies in the Americas region in tight-knit collaboration with the Regions and Gothenburg HQ. Facilitated Region-wide Retailer communications, shaping tonality and mode of execution. Instrumental in shaping the all-new Retail Portal and direct communication platform to partners and mainly responsible for:- Developed and implemented the Retail Strategies in the Americas region in tight-knit collaboration with the Regions and Gothenburg HQ- Localized global Retail strategy blueprint into tangible grassroots activities and high-value tasks- Orchestrated Americas-wide Retailer communications, shaping tonality and mode of execution. Instrumental in shaping the all-new Retail Portal and direct communication platform to partners- Instrumental in developing a top-tier intra-brand communication interface between Volvo Car USA LLC. organization and its retailers- Coordination, preparation, and handling of Volvo Car USA Retail Advisory Board consisting of 12 partners, elected by the Dealer body Show less
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Volvo Cars
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Sweden
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Business Manager at Volvo Cars EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)
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Jun 2015 - Dec 2017
- Annual sales of 350,000 units with over 20 BSEK in market earnings- Instrumental in establishing regional structure and business operations- Responsible for Strategies, Governance, and Performance Steering- Business and Operations support to Senior Vice President
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Commercial Business Manager for Cluster 90 - China, USA, Sweden
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Nov 2013 - Jun 2015
- Over 670,000 units sold (since the 2015 launch of the flagship SUV)- Commercial launch lead of emblematic XC90 in core markets- Orchestrated Market Release Criteria (MRC) for sales enablement- Instrumental in augmenting digital presence & online sales (First Edition)
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US Transformation Project Coordinator
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Sep 2013 - Nov 2013
- Pivotal in turnaround blueprint for the United States- Developed a five-year product & marketing recovery plan- Reinvented operations model to eliminate waste and optimize talent- Sales and Revenue surged 100% between 2015 - 2020
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Business Development Manager
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Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
Formed part of the Volvo Car Corporation President's Office.- Business Support to the Global President & CEO- Preparation of Business Cases- Preparation of Board of Directors material- Responsible for governance of Executive Management Team meetings
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Volvo Car Sverige
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Sweden
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Executive Business Support to National President & CEO
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May 2012 - Sep 2012
Business Support to the President & CEO of the Swedish sales company. Leading high-priority projects and tasks in Marketing Intelligence, Corporate Communication, Performance Steering, and Business Analytics.
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Special Project Manager / Runner-Up
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May 2011 - Apr 2012
Lead high-priority initiatives within Retailer Communication, Strategic Planning, Incentive Campaigns, Regional Sales tracking, and analysis.
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Axfood
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Sweden
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Department Manager
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Jan 2003 - May 2011
Managed procurement and subsequent sales of goods across the five departments for the Downtown flagship store. Managed procurement and subsequent sales of goods across the five departments for the Downtown flagship store.
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Modern Times Group MTG AB
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Sweden
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Entertainment Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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Area Sales Manager
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May 2010 - Sep 2010
Managed sales and distribution of Digital Services such as Content Streaming, High-speed Internet, and Telecommunication subscriptions within the county. Managed sales and distribution of Digital Services such as Content Streaming, High-speed Internet, and Telecommunication subscriptions within the county.
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Education
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2006 - 2010
Linköping University
Bachelor's degree, International Economics - Corporate Finance & Marketing -
2020 - 2020
Yale School of Management
Fostering Inclusion and Diversity, Business Administration and Management, General -
2021 - 2021
Thayer Leadership
Battle-Tested Leadership Strategies for Executives: Lessons from the Army and West Point -
2019 - 2019
Yale School of Management
Volvo Cars Executive Leadership Program, Business Administration and Management, General -
2010 - 2011
Linköping University
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), International Economics - Corporate Finance & Marketing -
2009 - 2010
University of Valencia
Bachelor's degree, Marketing Internacional -
2003 - 2006
Gymnasieskola Kv. Hackspetten, Luleå
3 year Gymnasium, Social studies/Economics - Spanish -
2000 - 2003
Colegio Público Ses Rotes Velles de Santa Ponça
9th - 11th Grade, Spain
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