Daimler names former BMW, VW chief Pischetsrieder as chairman

Daimler Chairman Pischetsrieder with Bischoff.jpg — Daimler's new chairman, Bernd Pischetsrieder, right, stands next to the automaker's new EQS flagship electric sedan, with Manfred Bischoff, at the company's 2021 annual meeting on March 31.

April 01, 2021 09:11 AM

Former BMW and Volkswagen Group CEO Bernd Pischetsrieder has been named chairman of the supervisory board at Daimler, succeeding Manfred Bischoff, who is stepping down after 14 years in the position.

Pischetsrieder, 73, was nominated for the position in December after former Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche withdrew his candidacy for the job amid opposition from shareholders unhappy about the automaker's results during his tenure.

Featured Stories

GM CEO Mary Barra’s 2024 compensation rises to $29.5 million

GM CEO Mary Barra’s 2024 compensation rises to $29.5 million

Mitsubishi holds imports at U.S. ports in response to tariffs, lowers April incentives

Mitsubishi holds imports at U.S. ports in response to tariffs, lowers April incentives

Dealership buy-sell database updates: AutoNation, Top 150 groups among dealmakers across 6 states

Dealership buy-sell database updates: AutoNation, Top 150 groups among dealmakers across 6 states

Congress Conversations: Live talk at 1 p.m. April 16 on tariffs, car pricing and shopper trends

Congress Conversations: Live talk at 1 p.m. April 16 on tariffs, car pricing and shopper trends

Latest News

GM CEO Mary Barra’s 2024 compensation rises to $29.5 million

Congress Conversations: Live talk at 1 p.m. April 16 on tariffs, car pricing and shopper trends

Daily 5 report for April 11: Tariffs force UAW President Shawn Fain to walk a political tightrope

Live updates on tariffs: Mitsubishi holds imports at ports

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.

See More in Executives

Roy Sjoberg, father of the Dodge Viper, remembered as charismatic leader

GM CEO Mary Barra, Hyundai Executive Chair Euisun Chung to keynote Automotive News Congress Sept. 11

From the Newsroom: Inside Hyundai’s U.S. EV factory as tariffs shake up the auto industry

Nikola founder Trevor Milton pardoned by Trump after fraud conviction

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.