Overview

• Effective December 1, 2025, Jörg Burzer becomes chief technology officer and assumes responsibility for Development & Procurement from Markus Schäfer.
• Michael Schiebe leaves his role as CEO of Mercedes‑AMG to oversee Production, Quality & Supply Chain Management, with his AMG successor to be announced later.
• The Supervisory Board presents the appointments as a targeted rejuvenation intended to add fresh impetus to the company’s transformation.
• Markus Schäfer retires after more than 30 years and is credited with steering Mercedes’ electrification strategy and digital integration.
• Mercedes links the timing to softer electric‑vehicle demand, tougher competition in China, and heightened cost pressures across the sector.