BMW and Mercedes-Benz CEOs have an impressive track record. Here is a summary of their achievements;
Achievements of Oliver Zipse, BMW CEO include;
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He turned around the company’s transition to EVs.
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As head of product division(2015 to 2019), he delivered a record product rollout designed to provide profits needed to transition to EVs and self-driving cars.
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As head of production, he championed an efficient manufacturing system that involves producing electric, hybrid and conventional vehicles on the same line to increase flexibility amid uncertain demand.
Achievements of Ola Källenius, Mercedes-Benz CEO include;
- He has been championing cost reduction in the company, resulting in record profits in 2021 and 2022.
- Under his reign as CEO, Mercedes-Benz has started to focus on high-end vehicles such as the Maybach limousines, AMG performance cars and G-Wagon off-roader as it shifts away from the less profitable models such as the compact A-Class.
- As head of performance from 2010 to 2013, Källenius turned around the company, which issued profit warning in 2012 and reported record sales in 2015.