Dr. Jörg Burzer
- Company
- Mercedes-Benz Group
- Job title
- Member of the Board of Management
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Dr. Joerg Burzer is a member of the Board of Management at Mercedes-Benz Group AG, responsible for Production, Quality, and Supply Chain Management. Since his appointment on December 1, 2021, his role has been pivotal in managing a global production network that spans more than 30 vehicle, powertrain, and battery locations, along with worldwide logistics.
Born on January 21, 1970, in Nuremberg, Germany, Joerg pursued material science with a focus on metallurgy at the University of Erlangen. He obtained his Dr. Ing. in Material Science in 2000 with a thesis focusing on lightweight aluminum structures in automotive industry. He also studied at the Technical University of Copenhagen (Denmark) and stayed at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Pretoria (Republic of South Africa) as a research fellow, broadening his academic horizons.
Joerg kicked off his career in 1999 at DaimlerChrysler AG in vehicle pre-development. Over the years, he has held numerous influential positions in Procurement, Development, Quality, Production and Logistics. In 2010, he became Head of Production Control and Logistics in Tuscaloosa (U.S.). Three years later, in 2013, he continued his international experience as Director of Product and Production Strategy & Supplier Quality in Beijing/ China. After returning to Germany in 2016, he served as Vice President of Quality Management at Mercedes-Benz Cars. In 2019, he was named Executive Vice President and joined the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG, taking charge of Production & Supply Chain Management.
Joerg’s extensive experience and leadership have been crucial in driving Mercedes-Benz's dedication to excellence in production, quality, and supply chain management.
