Jörg Burzer to take over as new Mercedes’ Chief Technology Officer

At the same time, Michael Schiebe will be appointed to the Board of Management succeeding Jörg Burzer as Member of the Board of Management responsible for Production, Quality & Supply Chain Management. The objective is "to further accelerate the company’s transformation with a clear focus on customer benefit, technological excellence and operational efficiency", according to Mercedes.

By Editorial staff

As of 1 December 2025, Jörg Burzer will assume responsibility for the Board Division of Development & Procurement and take over the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) from Markus Schäfer. On the same date, Michael Schiebe will be appointed to the Board of Management succeeding Jörg Burzer as Member of the Board of Management responsible for Production, Quality & Supply Chain Management. The objective is “to further accelerate the company’s transformation with a clear focus on customer benefit, technological excellence and operational efficiency”, according to Mercedes.

Jörg Burzer’s long lasting career within Mercedes

Jörg Burzer has been a Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG since 2019 and of Mercedes-Benz Group AG since December 2021. He is currently responsible for Production, Quality & Supply Chain Management. In this role, he oversees the global production network with more than 30 sites for vehicles, powertrains and batteries, as well as worldwide logistics processes.

Michael Schiebe has been CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH and Head of the Top End Vehicle (TEV) Group since March 2023. He has been with the company since 2004, starting his career in the area of Strategic Product Projects at the former Daimler AG, later moving into Controlling and Marketing & Sales.

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