Marc Llistosella, who was responsible for Daimler Trucks’ market entry in India and the launch of the BharatBenz brand, will become the new head of Daimler Trucks Asia.
The 47-year-old is currently serving as Head of Marketing, Sales & Aftersales Trucks Asia & Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) and will take on the new role in April 2015.
Llistosella will replace Dr Albert Kirchmann, who will move on to become Chairman of Daimler Trucks Asia. In this position, he will consult and support the company’s strategic development and will continue to represent Daimler on the political level as well as in industry associations in Japan.
“I would like to thank Albert Kirchmann for his extra-ordinary personal dedication, bringing Daimler Trucks in Asia a major step forward”, said Dr Wolfgang Bernhard, the Member of the Daimler Board of Management responsible for Daimler Trucks & Buses.
“His great personal engagement during the triple catastrophe of Fukushima shows that Albert Kirchmann acts with heart, mind, and passion for employees and society. We are pleased that he will continue to contribute to our company’s success as Chairman of Daimler Trucks Asia.”
Michael Kamper (49), currently Managing Director Trucks at Mercedes-Benz UK, will become new Head of Marketing, Sales & Customer Services Trucks Asia as of 1 March 2015.
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