Mercedes-Benz India Appoints Brendon Sissing as New VP of Sales & Marketing

Sissing takes over from Lance Bennett, who has moved to Mercedes-Benz Middle East as their Chief Financial Officer.

By Ameya Naik

Last updated: June 25, 2025 | 1 min read

Sissing takes over from Lance Bennett, who has moved to Mercedes-Benz Middle East as their Chief Financial Officer.

Mercedes-Benz India announced a significant organisational change in its Sales & Marketing division today, effective August 1, 2025. Brendon Sissing, currently the Head of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services India, has been appointed as the new Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Mercedes-Benz India. He will report to Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO of Mercedes-Benz India
Sissing takes over from Lance Bennett, who has moved to Mercedes-Benz Middle East as their Chief Financial Officer.

During his tenure at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services India, Sissing doubled the company's portfolio, achieved record profits, and drove business transformation through digital initiatives.

**Sissing takes over from Lance Bennett, who has moved to Mercedes-Benz Middle East as their Chief Financial Officer**

He is also recognized for his strong advocacy of digital transformation and risk management, leveraging his credit risk knowledge to achieve operational excellence. Sissing's global experience includes roles in Malaysia, South Africa, and Germany. His appointment is expected to continue Mercedes-Benz's growth momentum in the dynamic Indian luxury car market.

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