Careers aren’t straight roads—they’re zigzag journeys

From setbacks to success, and parental leave to leadership – women’s career paths are rarely a straight line. At Volvo Cars, we’re shining a light on these journeys, amplifying real stories and reinforcing our commitment to gender parity in the industry.

At the heart of our International Women’s Day 2025 celebration is an intimate film, featuring real voice messages from our employees. They share their experiences — the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the defining moments that shaped them.

Driving change in the industry
The automotive industry may be built on innovation, yet when it comes to gender equality, there’ s still a long road ahead. Women currently hold less than 10 per cent of executive roles in automotive, but we’re driving forward with:

• Graduate, mentorship, and leadership programmes to open doors and accelerate careers.
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees, supporting work-life balance.
• Recognition as the car brand most committed to women.
• A bold commitment to 34 per cent women in senior leadership by 2030.

A business advantage, not buzzword
Since the 1950s, we’ve brought together diverse talent from around the world to design, develop, and build our cars. Not just because we’re a human-centric company, but because diversity makes us better.

A workforce with different perspectives drives better decisions, fuels innovation and strengthens our business. Research consistently shows that companies with greater gender diversity outperform their peers — something we see in action every day here at Volvo Cars.

Every breakthrough in our industry proves one thing: change is possible!