Volvo CE VP joins WDS panelist lineup
12 August 2025
D&Ri is pleased to announce that Dr. Ray Gallant of Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has joined the panel line-up for the 2025 World Demolition Summit (WDS) in Nashville, US.

Gallant currently holds the position of Vice President of Sustainability and Productivity Services for Volvo Construction Equipment, part of the Volvo Group of companies.
He is responsible for developing and executing Region America’s sustainability strategy for new products and technologies.
Gallant holds a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), a Bachelor of Science in Forest Engineering, a Master of Science in Management, and a Doctor of Business Administration with a concentration in International Business.
At WDS, he will take part in a panel discussion on technology & sustainability, where he will explore how technology advancements are transforming machinery and what it means for demolition and recycling companies.
Other speakers confirmed for the 2025 edition of WDS include Jose Blanco, secretary general of the European Demolition Association (EDA), Ryan Priestly, Chief Executive of Priestly Demolition Inc (PDI) and Richard Vann, founder and Managing Director of RVA Group.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit: World Demolition Summit | 3-5 November 2025 | Nashville
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