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Christian Levin awarded the IAQ Marcos E. J. Bertin Quality in Governance Medal 2025

On Friday, February 27, an award ceremony was held at Scania’s headquarters in Södertälje to present Christian Levin, CEO of Scania and TRATON Group, with the IAQ Marcos E. J. Bertin Quality in Governance Medal 2025, in recognition of his outstanding, quality-driven leadership.


The ceremony was attended by invited guests and colleagues, and can be viewed via the following link.



Photo: Christian Levin is recognized by the IAQ Marcos E. J. Bertin Quality in Governance Medal by the IAQ Chairman Lars Sorqvist



The official motivation for the award reads as follows:


"It is a great honor to recognize Christian Levin with the IAQ Marcos E. J. Bertin Quality in Governance Medal for his exceptional leadership and his contribution to advancing quality principles as a foundation for responsible governance in global industry.


Over more than three decades with Scania, and today as President and CEO of both Scania and the TRATON Group, leading more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, Christian Levin has consistently demonstrated how quality, customer focus, and continuous improvement can serve as guiding principles not only for operational excellence but for good governance and long-term value creation.


Scania has long been recognized internationally as one of the world’s leading quality companies and a benchmark for industrial excellence, admired for its strong production system, deep customer orientation, and ability to translate strategy into execution. Under Christian Levin’s leadership, this tradition has been further strengthened, reinforcing a culture in which innovation and continuous learning strengthen sustainable performance.


As CEO of TRATON, Christian Levin has played a central role in bringing together multiple brands across continents, fostering collaboration, developing a shared culture, and promoting a governance approach grounded in long-term thinking and quality. His leadership has helped guide the transformation of the transport industry toward electrification, digitalization, and sustainable mobility, while maintaining a strong focus on reliability and safety.


Christian Levin is also a strong advocate for sustainability and responsible leadership beyond his own organizations, engaging with policymakers and industry leaders to promote solutions that align competitiveness with environmental and societal responsibility. His work reflects a clear understanding that effective governance must be rooted in quality, customer focus, fact-based decision-making, and a culture of continuous learning.


Widely respected for his integrity, openness, and ability to build trust, Christian Levin exemplifies the qualities of a leader who not only delivers results but also strengthens the company he serves. His career demonstrates how quality principles can guide complex global organizations through technological transformation while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence.


For his outstanding contributions to quality-based governance, his leadership in advancing sustainable and competitive transportation, and his role in promoting the values of continuous improvement on a global scale, the International Academy for Quality proudly presents the Marcos E. J. Bertin Quality in Governance Medal to Christian Levin."


 

 
 
 

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