Sebastian Küchler
About Sebastian Küchler
Sebastian Küchler is the Head of Cost Optimization for Mercedes Benz Passenger Cars at Daimler AG, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in performance management and financial controlling within the automotive industry, having worked at various levels in Daimler AG and its subsidiaries since 1999.
Work at Daimler
Sebastian Küchler has held multiple positions at Daimler AG, showcasing a career that spans over two decades. He currently serves as the Head of Cost Optimization for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars, a role he has occupied since 2017. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Manager in Performance Management for the S-, E-, and C-Class models since 2015. Küchler's experience at Daimler also includes roles such as Manager of Corporate E-business, Corporate Strategy, and Procurement from 2001 to 2003, and participation in the International Management Associate Program in 1999.
Experience at Mercedes-AMG GmbH
Before his tenure at Daimler AG, Sebastian Küchler worked at Mercedes-AMG GmbH from 2008 to 2011. In this role, he served as Senior Manager for Project and Product Controlling and also held the position of Deputy Chief Financial Officer. His responsibilities included overseeing financial aspects of projects and products, contributing to the performance and strategic direction of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Sebastian Küchler's educational background includes studies at the University of Tübingen, where he attended from 1993 to 1999. He also studied at Texas A&M University from 1995 to 1996, focusing on Management and Operations Management. This combination of education has equipped him with a solid foundation in management principles and operational strategies, which he has applied throughout his career in the automotive industry.
Career Timeline
Sebastian Küchler's career in the automotive sector began with Daimler AG in 1999 as part of the International Management Associate Program. He then transitioned to various roles, including Manager of Corporate E-business and Corporate Strategy. After a period at Mercedes-AMG GmbH, he returned to Daimler AG, where he has progressed through key management positions, demonstrating a commitment to performance management and cost optimization in the automotive field.