Mercedes-Benz maker names first ever non-German CEO
Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler has named Swedish development head Ola KÃ¤llenius as its next CEO. KÃ¤llenius, the first non-German to take the helm of Daimler, will become CEO in 2019 replacing Dieter Zetsche two years ahead of schedule. The company will nominate Zetsche, who has led the German automaker since 2006, to become Chairman of the supervisory board in 2021.