Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) announced that Kamel Sid has been appointed head of operations.

Sid, who has held the position of acting head of operations since last September when Jean Marc des Courieres retired from the position, is responsible for the smooth running, efficiency, quality and output of Volvo CE's global operations.

"I am thrilled to continue working with our many passionate and committed colleagues in operations and together drive our transformation agenda," Sid said.

Melker Jernberg, president of Volvo CE, added, "After six months as acting head of operations I am delighted that Kamel has agreed to join the executive management team as a permanent member. He has wide experience both inside and outside the Volvo Group and will play an important role in taking our operations organization to the next level at this time of transformation and change in our business."

For more information, visit www.volvoce.com.