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Gerald Tropper will take over the management of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Mannheim on July 1, 2026. He succeeds Andreas Moch, who is leaving the company at his own request after 33 years at Daimler Truck, including 13 years as site manager. Tropper, who is currently the Head of Corporate Audit, brings extensive experience from various positions within the company.
Andreas Moch has significantly contributed to the development of the Mannheim site during his time at Daimler Truck. Under his leadership, the plant has been developed into a competence center for battery and high-voltage systems. Yaris Pürsün, Head of the global production network for drive components, praised Moch’s commitment and emphasized that he has decisively shaped the direction and culture of the site.
Moch began his career in 1993 in the international junior group of Daimler AG. After various positions at the Gaggenau and Untertürkheim plants, he took over the management of L’Orange GmbH in 2001. From 2013, he led the Mannheim plant, where he was responsible for engine production and the foundry.
Gerald Tropper started his career in 1993 as an automotive mechanic and returned to Daimler AG in 2003 after studying industrial engineering. He has held various positions in the areas of after-sales, human resources, and corporate audit, and has served as CFO of Daimler Truck China Ltd. Tropper will now take responsibility for the Mannheim plant, which functions as an engine plant and competence center for battery technologies.
The Mannheim Plant at a Glance
The Mercedes-Benz plant in Mannheim was founded in 1908 and employs over 4,600 people. It produces engines and related components for commercial vehicles and is a significant competence center for battery technologies and high-voltage systems. A dedicated pilot line for the production of battery cells is located in the Battery Technology Center, where innovative assembly concepts are developed. Additionally, the foundry at the plant is one of the leading manufacturers of vehicle castings made of iron. The training of young people has a long tradition at the site, and over 11,000 trainees have successfully completed their apprenticeships here.
