Mercedes-Benz has appointed Mr. Roland S. Folger as the Managing Director and CEO of its India operations, with effect from October 1, 2015. He will succeed Mr. Eberhard Kern, who will assume a new role for the European market.
Mr. Folger is currently in charge of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia as the President & CEO. He joined Mercedes-Benz Vans Division in 2006 as Head of Product Management and Marketing Communication, and two years later took over the responsibility for worldwide Sales Vans in September 2008. Effective March 1, 2011, Mr. Folger was appointed President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.
As for Mr. Eberhard Kern, he played a pivotal role in spearheading Mercedes-Benz’ sales growth, which nearly doubled from 2012-2015; and also in expanding the brand’s network in the Indian market since 2013.