Karin Radstroem will take over as chief executive officer of Daimler Trucks on 1 October under a contract expiring on 31 January, 2029.

She will succeed Martin Daum who will remain on the management board until 31 December.

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Radstroem joined the board in 2021 and has since been responsible for Mercedes-Benz Trucks.

Before joining Daimler Truck, she headed sales & marketing at Scania after a spell as head of buses & coaches.

She will remain responsible for Mercedes-Benz Trucks until a successor is named.

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