Glasgow IoT Cluster Bolstered by Appointment of Former Volvo Chief Executive

Former Volvo CEO Jim Rowan appointed chair of STAC as accelerator launches £15 million fund

STAC (Smart Things Accelerator Centre), Scotland’s industry-led technology accelerator, has appointed Jim Rowan as its new Chair as the organisation launches a £15 million investment fund.  The Glasgow-born former CEO of Volvo Cars and Dyson brings three decades of global technology leadership to drive Scotland’s ambition to build world-class technology companies capable of competing internationally.As Chair, Rowan will lead STAC’…

Glasgow IoT cluster bolstered by appointment of former Volvo chief executive

A Glasgow-based internet of things (IoT) cluster has been bolstered by the appointment of a former chief executive of car giant Volvo. Jim Rowan, who led the Swedish auto manufacturer to record profits in 2023 and 2024, takes up a new role as chair of the Smart Things Accelerator Centre, as the organisation launches a £15 million investment fund. The Glasgow-born former CEO of Volvo Cars and Dyson, credited with taking Volvo into the world of so…