Mercedes loses production chief in unexpected resignation

January 29, 2014
Andreas Renschler, the production chief for Mercedes-Benz’ luxury-car division, is leaving the company after issuing an unexpected resignation. The executive is said to have cited “personal reasons” for his departure, without providing further public explanation.

Daimler’s board chairman and head of Mercedes-Benz cars, Dr. Dieter Zetsche, praised Renschler for helping the company expand its commercial-vehicle business across the globe. He is also credited with managing the new S-Class rollout and preparing for production of the new C-Class.

“I very much regret that he is leaving the company for personal reasons,” Dr. Zetsche added.

A Reuters report notes that Renschler had been rumored as a potential successor to Zetsche, suggesting the resignation is not the result of disagreement with other executives or the company’s board of directors.

The executive will be replaced by Markus Schäfer, a 20-year veteran who led production planning for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and previously ran the company’s Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant.

Markus Schäfer is a proven expert,” said Dr. Zetsche. “His broad knowledge of our manufacturing and his international experience from his positions in the United States make him extremely well qualified for these tasks.”

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