Mercedes has named Stefan Weckbach, a key figure in bringing Porsche's first electric car to production, as the new CEO of the AMG performance division.
Weckbach will take over on 1 July next year from current Mercedes-AMG boss Michael Schiebe, who is taking on a new role leading Mercedes' production, quality and supply chain management operations.
Like Schieber, Weckbach will also assume control of Mercedes 'Top End Vehicle Group', which includes the Maybach luxury brand and the G-Class 4x4.
He joins Mercedes from the VW Group, where since 2023 he has been the head of group product strategy. Prior to that, though, he was the head of the Taycan product line at Porsche, having lead the development of the sports car firm's seminal EV from the Mission E concept of 2015, to showrooms five years later.
That's particularly significant as AMG is gearing up to launch the next-gen GT 4-door Coupé as its own debut EV in 2026, and has the Taycan squarely in its crosshairs. A closely related super-SUV will follow shortly after, and is a natural rival to Porsche's new electric Cayenne - another model line which Weckbach oversaw briefly while at Porsche.
Later, Weckbach moved across to oversee development of the Mission X hypercar concept Porsche revealed in 2023, before moving into his most recent role leading strategy for the wider VW Group - where he is credited with having played a key role in developing the company's software parternship with Rivian.
Mercedes chief technology officer Jörg Burzer said: “By appointing Stefan Weckbach, we gain an outstanding leadership personality for Mercedes-AMG. He combines deep product knowledge with strong strategic capabilities and brings exceptionally broad experience in developing and shaping the performance and luxury segments.
"He has consistently demonstrated his ability to advance corporate and product projects with ease as well as driving forward complex vehicle programs. This combination makes him the ideal choice to develop the Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach, and the G-Class product division.”
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