Lynk & Co Appoints Mo Wang as International CEO, Martin Persson to Lead Europe
Lynk & Co has appointed Mo Wang as CEO of Lynk & Co International and Martin Persson to oversee European operations, advancing its planned commercial partnership with Volvo Cars.
2026
What Happened
Lynk & Co today announced leadership changes to support its next phase of European growth. Mo Wang has been appointed CEO of Lynk & Co International, effective immediately, while Martin Persson will take over responsibility for the brand's European operations. The moves are part of the ongoing commercial partnership with Volvo Cars and Geely Auto announced in March 2026.
Lynk & Co, Volvo Cars, and Geely Auto announce a commercial partnership to explore synergies in Europe.
Mo Wang joins Lynk & Co as Deputy CEO.
Mo Wang appointed CEO of Lynk & Co International; Martin Persson to lead European operations; Nicolas López Appelgren steps down.
Mo Wang, previously Deputy CEO, brings experience as former Managing Director of Geely Brand Europe. He will lead Lynk & Co International and serve as the principal liaison with Volvo Cars in Europe.
Martin Persson, currently Managing Director for Volvo Cars in Norway, will report to Volvo Cars Chief Commercial Officer Erik Severinson. Nicolas López Appelgren steps down after leading Lynk & Co International's transition from a subscription model to a retail business.
Why this matters
These leadership changes position Lynk & Co for a deeper integration with Volvo Cars, aiming to accelerate growth in Europe while preserving brand independence under Geely Auto Group.
Terms in This Story
- Commercial partnership
- A business arrangement where two or more companies collaborate on specific activities to achieve mutual benefits.
- Subscription-based model
- A pricing model where customers pay a recurring fee to access a product or service, rather than making a one-time purchase.
- Deputy CEO
- An executive who acts as second-in-command to the CEO and often oversees specific departments or operations.
- Retail business
- A business that sells goods directly to end consumers, typically through physical stores or online platforms.
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