Mercedes-Benz appoints new Managing Director and CEO for India - India Today
Mercedes-Benz on Monday appointed Roland S. Folger as the Managing Director and CEO of its India operations. Eberhard Kern, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said, "It was an enriching and a humbling 'India experience' for me. After heading India operations for three years, I can confidently state that in my entire three decades of Daimler... Under the leadership of Eberhard Kern during the past three years, the growth strategy of Mercedes-Benz India has been enhanced including the expansion of the production capacity, as well as a significant extension of the network and the product... Kern said, "It is very satisfying to see the immense growth of Mercedes-Benz in India as our sales volumes nearly doubled from 2012 to 2015. I am confident that the brand will scale new heights with the able leadership of Roland. After six years, Mercedes-Benz today leads the luxury car market in India and also holds Numero Uno position in terms of CSI score and impeccable brand equity in the luxury car segment in India. Roland Folger, currently the President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said, "I have worked across various countries and cultures but have always been fascinated with India as a nation. Source: indiatoday.intoday.in
