Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Mercedes-Benz has appointed Amanda Zhang to the roles of CEO and president of Mercedes-Benz Cars Malaysia and head of region of Mercedes-Benz Cars SEA II. This took effect last 1 August.
Zhang’s appointment marks a progression of the current CEO, Sagree Sardien, who will advance to the position of head of region overseas at Mercedes-Benz Cars in Stuttgart, Germany.
Prior to this, Zhang served as the CEO at Mercedes-Benz Romania overseeing four business divisions. During her tenure, Zhang and her team generated significant momentum, achieving a robust double-digit growth in both sales and customer services. She also effectively implemented the electrification strategy within a demanding market landscape and played a pivotal role in revitalizing the dealer network in the Romanian market.
Speaking on her roles, Zhang said, “I am truly honoured to take on this new role in Malaysia and SEA II. Having been part of Mercedes-Benz’s remarkable journey in the Central & Eastern Europe Cluster, I am now eager to lead the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia team and join forces with our retail partners to continue our pursuit of excellence for this dynamic and vibrant market.
She added, “I firmly believe that innovation, customer-centricity, and sustainable growth are the cornerstones of success, and I am committed to fostering a culture that embraces these values at every level of the organisation.”
Meanwhile, Sardien commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Amanda Zhang to the helm of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia. Her extensive leadership experience and strategic acumen will undoubtedly further support to drive our company forward in the dynamic Malaysian market. I am confident that under her guidance, the company will continue to flourish and uphold its reputation for innovation and excellence.”