Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced the appointment of Kamel Sid as its new Head of Operations.

The Swedish construction equipment giant said in a statement that Kamel has held the position of acting Head of Operations since last September when Jean Marc des Courieres retired from the position. Kamel 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,” said Kamel.

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 organisation to the next level at this time of transformation and change in our business.”