Volvo appoints new director

Volvo Car France has appointed Mark Raoul as director of service and network development, according to a report published on November 2, 2026. In this role, Raoul will oversee the development of after-sales activities and lead the definition and implementation of the brand's representation strategy in France.

Raoul joins executive committee

Raoul has joined the executive committee at the same time. This means he will be part of the senior leadership team responsible for strategic decision-making within Volvo Car France.

Raoul's educational background

Raoul graduated from the Institut supérieur de commerce automobile du Mans (72), a French institution specializing in automotive commerce. He began his career at Hyundai Motor France within the network development and communications team.

Career at Hyundai and Lotus

He later contributed to the commercial development of the brand on the ground. The rest of his career was spent at Lotus, where he first served as regional sales manager for France, Belgium, and Luxembourg, and later as senior sales and network development manager for the same region.

Recent position and transition

Recently, he held the position of director of operations for France and Benelux. This role involved overseeing the day-to-day operations and strategic development of the company's presence in those regions before joining Volvo.

President highlights Raoul's experience

Christophe Duchatelle, president of Volvo Car France, stated that Raoul will report directly to him and that his experience and knowledge of the automotive market will be essential assets to ensure the continuous adaptation of Volvo's network to the challenges of the sector.