Mercedes U.S. chief Cannon to leave; Dietmar Exler named successor

Steve Cannon will head the company that owns the NFL's Atlanta Falcons.

December 21, 2015 05:00 AM

ATLANTA -- Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Steve Cannon is leaving the automaker to head the company that owns the Atlanta Falcons.

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