Overview
- Mercedes confirmed the appointment on December 8, with Weckbach to take office on July 1, 2026 and report to CTO Jörg Burzer.
- Michael Schiebe will continue to run AMG on an interim basis after moving on December 1 to the Mercedes‑Benz Group board for production, quality and supply chain.
- Weckbach was Volkswagen Group chief strategist since 2023, previously led Porsche’s Taycan program, and left the VW Group at the end of November.
- His role encompasses the Top End Vehicle Group, which includes the G‑Class and Maybach portfolios.
- He inherits challenges including criticism of the four‑cylinder C 63 and a recall of 219 AMG One hypercars over fire risk, as AMG pursues a new V8 and planned electric sports cars.