Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, November 2025 — Daimler India Commercial Vehicles has announced the appointment of Torsten Schmidt as its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, effective soon. With nearly three decades of leadership experience within the Daimler Group, Torsten brings deep financial, operational, and strategic expertise across diverse global markets, including Germany, India, Japan, and Brazil.
Since joining Daimler in 1997, Torsten has held several key leadership positions across the company’s international operations, shaping business performance and driving transformation across divisions. He most recently served as Chief Financial Officer at Mercedes-Benz Caminhões e Ônibus in Brazil, where he oversaw the organization’s financial operations, strategic planning, and performance management, contributing to its strong market presence in Latin America.
Prior to this, he held multiple senior roles at Daimler Truck Asia, including Financial Director and Director – Finance Controlling, where he led business finance and performance management for R&D, Products, Operations, Sales, and Customer Service. His earlier experience at Daimler Truck AG in Germany spanned leadership roles such as Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant to the CEO of Daimler Trucks & Buses, Head of FP&A for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, and Director Finance Controlling for global operations.
Torsten’s tenure also includes his role as Chief Financial Officer at Mercedes-Benz India, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening financial governance and driving business growth during a key expansion phase in the Indian market. His long-standing association with Daimler has equipped him with a global perspective on commercial vehicle strategy, operational excellence, and financial leadership, making him well-positioned to steer DICV through its next chapter of growth and innovation.
As he takes on this new leadership role, Torsten is expected to continue DICV’s journey of driving performance, expanding product innovation, and enhancing operational synergies within the Daimler Truck global network.
About Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, is a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer and the home of the BharatBenz brand. Combining German engineering expertise with Indian innovation, DICV offers a full range of trucks from 9 to 55 tonnes and BharatBenz buses for school, staff, and tourist applications. Known for its focus on safety, reliability, and total cost of ownership, DICV continues to redefine commercial mobility in India through cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solutions.
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