Posts with tag: Wolfgang Bernhard

Zetsche Not Yet Ready to Give Bernhard the Key to Mercedes Management

300px DieterZetscheIAA2009 Zetsche Not Yet Ready to Give Bernhard the Key to Mercedes Management

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A report by Reuters said that Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche is not yet ready to give up the reigns to Wolfgang Bernhard. Right now, Zetsche heads Daimler and Mercedes-Benz and investors are waiting for him to hand over the keys to the management of the company.

It doesn’t look like it’s happening soon, even if his contract runs out by the end of 2013.

According to the report, Zetsche still thinks that he is quite effective in managing the car company, yet experts disagree on that. Basing on the stock performance of the company, in which Daimler’s is worth less than BMW in spite of being smaller in revenue, it is not good news. Yes, the company raised stock prices to 27%, however that is lower compared to other car manufacturers who enjoyed larger gains, like Volvo at 90%. Additionally, the published report also said that, “investors are looking for answer, and most would like to see a change in management to help improve the company’s future.”

Source: Reuters

Daimler Denies Bernhard Will Soon Take Over Company’s Automotive Unit

wolfgang bernhard tomahawk 597x445 Daimler Denies Bernhard Will Soon Take Over Companys Automotive Unit Wolfgang Bernhard is certainly well admired by the boys in Daimler. According to rumors, he is presently being prepared to take control at the Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz automotive unit. If these reports are true, the important question would be, when would Bernhard replace the current head Dieter Zetsche.

According to some reports from Germany, the transition would happen much sooner than expected. Daimler on the other hand is denying those rumors and branded them as fictional and without foundation. Last February 2010, Bernhard was elevated to lead production and purchasing at Mercedes. Also during that time, Zetsche’s contract was extended till 2013.

It seems that if Bernhard is going to take the top seat of the company’s automotive unit, it’s not going to take place until 2013. So it is still early to start hoping for an AMB-branded Tomahawk motorcycle.



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