Achim Puchert to succeed Karin Rådström as CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks
By Luke Willetts - 4th December 2024

Achim Puchert, the incumbent CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Germany – The supervisory board of Daimler Truck AG of Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Baden-Württemberg announced that Achim Puchert is set to take over from Karin Rådström as the new CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks effective December 1, 2024. Rådström has succeeded Martin Daum as the CEO of Daimler Truck effective October 1, 2024. Puchert is currently CEO and President of Mercedes-Benz Brasil and Latin America.
Puchert has worked in various positions for Daimler including in account management and sales. Puchert holds a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration for International Business and a Master’s in International Management.