Overview
- Weckbach will assume the role on July 1, 2026 and also lead the Top End Vehicle Group, which includes Mercedes‑Maybach and the G‑Class.
- Michael Schiebe continues as interim head until the transition, following his December 1 move onto Mercedes‑Benz’s management board with production, quality and supply chain oversight.
- Mercedes CTO Jörg Burzer endorsed the appointment, highlighting Weckbach’s deep product knowledge, strategic capability and breadth across performance and luxury segments.
- Weckbach currently leads Group Strategy and Group Product Strategy at Volkswagen and previously held senior Porsche roles associated with the Taycan and the Cayenne Electric, according to reporting.
- The hire is widely viewed as reinforcing AMG’s push into high‑performance electrified models, with reporting pointing to work on a bespoke four‑door EV, a flagship electric SUV and the electrification of smaller AMG lines.