Mercedes-Benz Appoints Emrah Özer As CFO For India; To Succeed Evren Cakabey

Mercedes-Benz, the German luxury car manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Emrah Ozer as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for India, effective January 1, 2025. The leadership transition is part of an organisational restructuring within the company’s finance and controlling functions. 

Currently serving as a Member of the Board of Management and Head of Finance & Controlling at Mercedes-Benz Otomotiv Turkey, Ozer will be Executive Director and CFO at Mercedes-Benz India. He succeeds Evren Cakabey, who will transition to Mercedes-Benz G GmbH in Austria as Executive Director and CFO on the same date. In his new role, Ozer will join the Board of Mercedes-Benz India and work closely with the company’s leadership to oversee financial operations and strategy. 

Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented, “We are excited to welcome Emrah Özer to Mercedes-Benz India as the Chief Financial Officer and benefit from his rich expertise in managing international finance, business modeling, and investor relations. We are confident Emrah, with his diverse international financial experience and proven track record, will continue Mercedes-Benz’s growth momentum in India.”

Ozer brings more than 20 years of experience in financial management, having held key roles within the Daimler Group, including Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz AG, and Smart. His career began in 2002 at Smart GmbH, Stuttgart, where he worked in the Finance & Controlling department. In 2008 he was appointed Head of Project Controlling for India and the NAFTA region. 

Ozer has managed diverse stakeholders throughout his career, including financial institutions, governments, and investors. His experience spans financial strategy, operations, and stakeholder engagement across various markets, including India and North America.