Mercedes-Benz Names Sara Gielen Head of Vans Operations, Effective Dec. 1

• Mercedes-Benz appointed Sara Gielen head of Vans Operations effective December 1, 2026, succeeding Elke Pusskeiler.
• Pusskeiler will leave January 31, 2027, for personal reasons by mutual agreement following more than 35 years with the group.
• Gielen has led production and site management at Sindelfingen since joining in mid-2024, following over 20 years in automotive management.

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