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Nov 11 2024

Daimler Truck Supervisory Board appoints Achim Puchert as new CEO Mercedes-Benz Trucks

Leinfelden-Echterdingen – The Supervisory Board of Daimler Truck Holding AG (“Daimler Truck”) has appointed Achim Puchert as new member of the Board of Management until November 30, 2027. Achim Puchert (45), currently CEO and President Mercedes-Benz do Brasil and Latin America, will take over from Karin Rådström as CEO Mercedes-Benz Trucks, responsible for the regions Europe and Latin America, starting on December 1, 2024.

 

Joe Kaeser, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler Truck Holding AG: “With the appointment of Achim Puchert, the Supervisory Board promptly decides on the succession for the management of Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Decisive criteria were team spirit, leadership strength and relevant experience in restructuring and profitable development of businesses. Achim Puchert brings together all these attributes in a convincing manner and has demonstrated this particularly in his current role as CEO of Mercedes-Benz do Brasil. The Supervisory Board looks forward to working with him.”

 

Michael Brecht, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Chairman of the General Works Council of Daimler Truck AG: “We from the General Works Council have known Achim Puchert for a long time through his various positions at the Wörth plant and in Brazil, among others. We consider him to be a very good choice and support his appointment. Given the challenges at Mercedes-Benz Trucks, we expect to be involved in the new direction early on and that the interests of employees, as well as shareholders are considered.”

 

Karin Rådström, Chairwoman of Daimler Truck Holding AG: “Achim Puchert is an experienced strategist and transformation expert, but even more importantly, Achim is a manager who leads through empowerment, motivating his teams to perform at their best. He has impressively demonstrated his knowledge and skills in his current role as CEO of Mercedes-Benz do Brasil. In less than three years, he has worked with his team to bring a previously challenging business with below-average margins back on track. I look forward to working with Achim in his new responsibility.” Read more

 

Source: DAIMLER TRUCK