Kannan Govi
Senior Vice President – Global Product Owner
Mack Trucks
Govindan (Govi) Kannan is responsible for the global product strategy for Mack Trucks. His area of responsibility includes delivering the product experience for the brand, developing the product/ technology roadmap, and managing the R&D budget to achieve sustainability. Prior to his current position Dr. Kannan was Vice President, Business Development for Mack Trucks International Operations.
Dr. Kannan has also served in a number of senior management positions with Volvo Construction Equipment in both North America and Asian markets. He has over 20 years of experience in the trucking and heavy equipment industry.
Dr. Kannan earned his Doctor of Philosophy from Virginia Tech (USA). He holds an international executive program diploma from INSEAD (France) and a Master of Engineering from the National University of Singapore (Singapore).
Mack Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs about 95,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.
Dr. Kannan has also served in a number of senior management positions with Volvo Construction Equipment in both North America and Asian markets. He has over 20 years of experience in the trucking and heavy equipment industry.
Dr. Kannan earned his Doctor of Philosophy from Virginia Tech (USA). He holds an international executive program diploma from INSEAD (France) and a Master of Engineering from the National University of Singapore (Singapore).
Mack Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs about 95,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.
