A high-level Volvo employee has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the North American branch of the company. Gregory Dixon, Volvo’s Sales and Marketing Manager of the Western Region, says he was on a career track to become the first African-American male at the executive level at Volvo Cars of North America, until he was denied the promotion to Regional Vice President without justifiable reason. “Instead, the position was awarded to a white male with less education, work experience, and customer relationships than Dixon,” a representative for Dixon said in an announcement to the press. Dixon is recognized in the African-American community for promoting diversity in his role.
“After 50 years of selling vehicles in the United States, there continues to be no African American males at the executive level within Volvo,” said Gregory Dixon. “I have been employed with Volvo for sixteen years and I have an excellent employment record. My background, training, experience, current position at Volvo, employment history, along with my educational qualifications, made me the best suitable candidate for the Regional Vice President position.”
Dixon adds, “The economic impact of this career altering decision is an estimated $1.5 million.” Legal council regarding the next steps of the racial discrimination lawsuit process is currently advising Dixon.
