Samantha Johnson

Samantha Johnson is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the automotive and finance sectors. Currently serving as the Interim Chief Executive Officer at the Electric Vehicle Council since May 2024, Johnson previously held the position of Managing Director at Polestar Australia from October 2020 to June 2024. Johnson's tenure at Volvo Cars from June 2016 to October 2020 involved leadership roles in Corporate Finance, Retail Financial Services, and Digital Transformation. Prior experience includes directorial positions at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where responsibilities spanned Retail Operations, Finance, and interim management for the Australia and New Zealand region, along with a Finance Director role at Marlow International Ltd. Educated at Monash University with a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Johnson has demonstrated a strong commitment to growth, innovation, and financial leadership throughout their career.