Dennis Kinzelmann appointed new CEO
of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks.
Fresh momentum for Daimler Truck: The previous Head of Battery and Fuel Cell Development, Dennis Kinzelmann, will take over management of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks effective 1 January 2026. As CEO, Dennis Kinzelmann succeeds Franziska Cusumano, who will assume the role of CEO of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation in Japan from 1 April 2026. The seamless transition follows a clear strategic course: Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks will continue to accelerate as a key growth engine.
Moving forward with confidence.
Dennis Kinzelmann began his professional career at Daimler Truck more than 20 years ago and has held various management positions since 2008 in product strategy and management, compliance, purchasing, and development. He has led teams in the United States, Brazil, India, South Africa, and China.
As Head of Development for High-Voltage Batteries and Fuel Cell Systems, he made a significant contribution to establishing long-term partnerships for emission-free vehicles, thereby sustainably strengthening the company’s readiness for transformation.
As CEO, Dennis Kinzelmann has set out to continue the success story of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks and to further scale and lead the business into the future - by deepening relationships with suppliers and system partners, expanding the product portfolio, and further strengthening the global defence business.
