Mercedes-Benz has announced the appointment of Emrah Ozer as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for its Indian operations, effective 1 January 2025. Ozer, who is currently a Member of the Board of Management and Head of Finance & Controlling at Mercedes-Benz Otomotiv Turkey, will also join the Board of Mercedes-Benz India as Executive Director at a later stage.
He succeeds Evren Cakabey, who has transitioned to the role of Executive Director and CFO at Mercedes-Benz G GmbH in Austria.
Santosh Iyer, Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, welcomed Ozer’s appointment, highlighting the value of his international financial expertise and experience in managing business modelling and investor relations. Iyer expressed confidence in Ozer’s ability to maintain the company’s growth trajectory in India.
Ozer has a strong track record, having managed various stakeholders, including banks, government bodies, and investors during his tenure at Mercedes-Benz Otomotiv Turkey. He has also held leadership roles in Finance & Controlling for Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz AG, and Smart, where he managed regions including India and NAFTA.
Starting his career in 2002 at Smart GmbH in Stuttgart, Germany, Ozer progressed to lead project controlling for India and NAFTA in 2008. He holds a Master’s Diploma in Economics from the University of Wilhelmshaven.
This organisational shift is expected to bring strategic insights to Mercedes-Benz India as it navigates a competitive luxury car market.
The company’s leadership change underscores its commitment to leveraging global expertise to strengthen its financial operations and sustain growth in India.
