Harald Wilhelm

Harald Wilhelm serves as Chief Financial Officer of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, where he has been a member of the Board of Management since April 2019, responsible for Finance & Controlling and Mercedes-Benz Mobility. A distinguished financial executive with extensive experience across aerospace and automotive industries, Wilhelm has demonstrated exceptional leadership in corporate transformation and strategic financial management. Prior to joining Mercedes-Benz Group, he spent 19 years at Airbus, culminating in his role as Chief Financial Officer of Airbus Group and member of the Executive Committee from 2012 to 2019. During his tenure at Airbus, Wilhelm played a pivotal role in the company's integration and growth, overseeing major financial restructuring initiatives and earning recognition from the investor community for his performance-driven approach and transparency. His career began at Deutsche Aerospace in 1991, where he progressed through various M&A leadership positions, gaining deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions that would prove invaluable throughout his career. At Mercedes-Benz Group, Wilhelm has successfully navigated the company through significant strategic transformations, including the spin-off of Daimler Trucks and the company's rebranding from Daimler Group. His leadership has been instrumental in maintaining strong financial performance during challenging market conditions, particularly in the transition to electric vehicles. In 2023, Wilhelm was recognized as the Eurostar Award winner for CFO by Automotive News Europe, highlighting his exceptional contributions to the automotive industry's financial leadership. He also serves as a member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG, demonstrating his comprehensive oversight of the group's financial operations and mobility services.