"Gerald Tropper's career at Daimler began in 1993 with an apprenticeship as an automotive mechanic. After completing a degree in industrial engineering, he held positions across aftersales, human resources and corporate audit. Daimler Truck stated that his international experience includes senior management roles in China, where he served as CFO of Daimler Truck China Ltd. and as Commercial Director and Co-CFO at Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive. Since 2023, Tropper has led the Corporate Audit department at Daimler Truck."
"Founded in 1908, the Daimler Mannheim plant employs more than 4,600 people and produces engines and related components for commercial vehicles. Daimler Truck identifies the site as a core location for battery technologies and high-voltage systems, hosting a Battery Technology Center (inaugurated in 2024) with a pilot line for prototype battery cell production. The plant also operates a major foundry for iron casting components and serves as the group's European center for reconditioned engine production."
Gerald Tropper will assume responsibility for the Daimler Truck Mannheim site effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Andreas Moch, who will leave at the end of July 2026 after more than 33 years and 13 years as plant head. Tropper currently leads Corporate Audit and has held roles across aftersales, human resources and corporate audit since starting at Daimler in 1993 as an apprentice and completing a degree in industrial engineering. His international experience includes senior management roles in China, including CFO of Daimler Truck China Ltd. and Commercial Director and Co-CFO at Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive. The Mannheim plant employs over 4,600 people, produces engines and related components, hosts a Battery Technology Center with a prototype battery cell pilot line inaugurated in 2024, operates a major foundry for iron casting components, and serves as the group's European center for reconditioned engine production.
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