Daimler Truck
The succession of Puchert in his current role will be decided and communicated in due course.

Transportation Transitions: Daimler Truck & Ridge Corporation appoint new leadership

Nov. 15, 2024
Daimler Truck and Ridge Corporation add new key leadership.

Daimler Truck Supervisory Board appoints Achim Puchert 

The Supervisory Board of Daimler Truck has appointed Achim Puchert as a new member of the board of management until November 30, 2027. Puchert, currently CEO and president of Mercedes-Benz Brazil and Latin America, will take over from Karin Rådström as CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, responsible for the regions Europe and Latin America, starting on December 1, 2024.

“With the appointment of Achim Puchert, the Supervisory Board promptly decides on the succession for the management of Mercedes-Benz Trucks,” said Joe Kaeser, chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler Truck. “Decisive criteria were team spirit, leadership strength, and relevant experience in restructuring and profitable development of businesses. Achim Puchert brings together all these attributes in a convincing manner and has demonstrated this particularly in his current role as CEO of Mercedes-Benz do Brazil. The Supervisory Board looks forward to working with him.”

The succession of Puchert in his current role will be decided and communicated in due course.

See also: Transportation Transitions: J.B. Hunt and Merchants Fleet announce new leadership

Ridge Corporation welcomes Jack Hartnagel

Ridge Corporation, a manufacturer of fiber-reinforced thermoplastics for the transportation, marine, and recreational vehicle markets, recently added Jack Hartnagel, Jr. as business development manager. Hartnagel’s addition comes at a time when Ridge is expanding its manufacturing and product base to include 50% more lamination capability and many new trailer/truck body components.

Hartnagel brings a track record of 14 years in the transportation industry and the last 10 years in thermoplastics. Hartnagel will play a key role in the rollout of Ridge’s new product lines.

“It is an honor to add an outstanding individual, such as Jack Hartnagel, to Ridge’s experienced leadership team,” said Ray McDonald, co-founder and CEO of Ridge. “To have someone with Jack’s talents who so closely aligns to Ridge’s core values is a huge win for the Ridge team. With Mr. Hartnagel’s addition and our continued growth, I am very confident in Ridge’s future and the fulfillment of our continued goal of supplying premium quality products with the highest levels of service and performance.”

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