Grant Locke

Managing Director, Volvo Car South Africa

Grant Locke is Managing Director of Volvo Car South Africa, in the role since July 2025.

Volvo Car South Africa imports Volvo cars and manages the local dealer network, marketing and pricing. Locke moved from Volvo Cars' global financial services business and has put electrification at the centre of the local plan.

In the job

  1. Volvo Car South Africa announced Locke as managing director, succeeding Tarcisio Trivino, who had led the company since October 2024. Source

  2. In an interview, Locke said electric vehicle uptake in South Africa was still small but changing faster than many people realise. Source

Career before

  1. Investment platform executive, OUTvest (OUTsurance)
  2. Head of Commercial, Mobility and Financial Services, Volvo Cars
  3. Global Head of Financial Services, Volvo Cars

Sources

  1. pressportal.co.za
  2. topauto.co.za
  3. ewn.co.za

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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