Achim Puchert is the new Mercedes-Benz Trucks CEO

Achim Puchert has been appointed as the new Mercedes-Benz Trucks CEO by the Supervisory Board of Daimler Truck Holding AG. The position had been vacant since former CEO, Karin Rådström, was in turn appointed CEO of Daimler Truck AG, back in September.

Achim Puchert (45) is currently CEO and President Mercedes-Benz do Brasil and Latin America. Achim Puchert started his career in the former Daimler Group in 2002 and worked in international positions in Key Account Management, specifically as Management Associate and in Market Management and Sales Controlling. Lately, in 2019, he was appointed as Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Service for Daimler Truck Asia, and, one year later, also took over as Senior Vice President of Daimler Truck Overseas. The responsibility of Mercedes-Benz do Brasil and Latin America was the last step.

Comments on the appointment of Achim Puchert

“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”, commented Karin Rådström, Chairwoman of Daimler Truck Holding AG.

“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”, added Joe Kaeser, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler Truck Holding AG.