The renowned German luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz revealed on Monday that Emrah Ozer has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer for its Indian operations. This organisational shift within the finance and controlling department will take effect on January 1, 2025.
Ozer, who currently serves as a Member of the Board of Management and Head of Finance and Controlling at Mercedes-Benz Otomotiv Turkey, will soon join the Board of Mercedes-Benz India as an Executive Director. He will succeed Evren Cakabey, who is advancing to the position of Executive Director and CFO at Mercedes-Benz G GmbH in Austria, effective January 1, 2025, as confirmed by Mercedes-Benz India.
Santosh Iyer, Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, shared insights regarding Ozer’s appointment, emphasising the following points:
- Ozer’s extensive international experience in finance
- His expertise in business modelling
- His capabilities in investor relations
“We are confident that Emrah, with his broad international financial background and proven success, will contribute significantly to driving Mercedes-Benz’s growth in India,” he remarked.
Ozer has successfully managed a variety of stakeholders at Mercedes-Benz Otomotiv Turkey, including banks, government bodies, and investors. He has held key positions within Finance and Controlling for Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz AG, and Smart, where he was accountable for operations in India and NAFTA, according to the announcement.
Career Highlights of Emrah Ozer:
- Commenced his career in the Finance and Controlling department at Smart GmbH in Stuttgart, Germany, in 2002.
- Ascended to Head of Project Controlling for India and NAFTA in 2008.
- Holds a Master’s Diploma in Economics from the University of Wilhelmshaven.