Mercedes-AMG, the high-performance, sports car division of Mercedes-Benz, has named Stefan Weckbach as its next CEO.
The appointment is effective from 1 July 2026.
Weckbach, who previously held senior roles at Porsche and has extensive experience in electric vehicle projects, will also assume the role of chairman of the Management Board of Mercedes-AMG.
In addition to leading the performance brand, he will also take charge of the Top End Vehicle Group, which covers the Maybach and G-Class product lines.
Weckbach will succeed Michael Schiebe, who is moving to a new position as Member of the Board of Management for Production, Quality & Supply Chain Management.
Mercedes-Benz Group Development and Procurement chief technology officer Jörg Burzer said: “By appointing Stefan Weckbach, we gain an outstanding leadership personality for Mercedes-AMG.
“He combines deep product knowledge with strong strategic capabilities and brings exceptionally broad experience in developing and shaping the performance and luxury segments.”
Weckbach is currently responsible for Group Strategy, Group Product Strategy and the general secretariat at Volkswagen. He became part of the company in 2023.
Prior to that, he held a series of senior posts at Porsche, including in product strategy, model line management and concept vehicle development.
Burzer said: “He has consistently demonstrated his ability to advance corporate and product projects with ease as well as driving forward complex vehicle programmes.
“This combination makes him the ideal choice to develop the Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach, and the G-Class product division.”
Until Weckbach takes up the position, Mercedes-AMG will continue to be led on an interim basis by Schiebe.
In October, Mercedes‑Benz Group reported a decline in performance for the third quarter of 2025. Group revenue fell 7% to €32.14bn ($37.37bn), while earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) declined 70% to €750m, reflecting reduced gross profitability and significant special charges.
Adjusted EBIT, which excludes legal, restructuring and M&A effects, decreased 17% to €2.09bn. Net profit was down 31% to €1.19bn, equating to earnings per share of €1.22, a 33% drop.
