Volvo Car UK managing director Stuart Kerr has been promoted to regional president for Europe, with immediate effect.

Kerr will continue his current duties until January 1, when he will be replaced by Peter Rask, who will also have the role of regional president UK, Ireland and Iceland, reporting to Kerr. 

Rask begins those roles from January 1. He has been with Volvo for 11 years and currently holds the position of president of Volvo Cars Switzerland.

Kerr has led Volvo Car UK since October 2006.