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.

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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