Daimler Truck Strengthens Finance Leadership: Marcus Poppe to Head Combined Investor Relations and Treasury Functions
Daimler Truck AG is enhancing the structure of its financial leadership by consolidating the Investor Relations and Treasury functions, reflecting a strategic move to streamline capital market communications and financial strategy. As part of this reorganization, the company has appointed Marcus Poppe to assume a pivotal role. Effective September 1, 2025, Poppe will take over as Head of Investor Relations. Subsequently, beginning July 1, 2026, he will also assume responsibility for the Treasury function. In this dual role, Poppe will report directly to Eva Scherer, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Daimler Truck AG.
This organizational change marks a significant step in Daimler Truck’s ongoing evolution as an independent, publicly listed company focused on strengthening financial transparency, investor engagement, and capital market operations.
Strategic Finance Leadership Transition
The transition also marks a period of leadership succession and integration across key financial and strategic functions. Claus Bässler, who currently oversees the Treasury and Tax functions, will continue in his role until his planned retirement at the end of June 2026. Bässler’s leadership has been instrumental during the formative years following Daimler Truck’s spin-off from Daimler AG, contributing to the establishment of its financial independence and operational resilience.
In parallel, Christian Herrmann, who currently serves as Head of Investor Relations and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) at Daimler Truck AG, will take on a newly restructured role. Effective July 1, 2025, Herrmann will become Head of Corporate Development. In this position, he will lead the integration of three core strategic units: M&A, Corporate Strategy, and Real Estate. His appointment underscores Daimler Truck’s ambition to reinforce long-term value creation through a unified and forward-looking strategic approach. Herrmann will report directly to Karin Rådström, President and Chief Executive Officer of Daimler Truck AG.
Until the transition on September 1, 2025, Herrmann will continue overseeing the Investor Relations function, ensuring a smooth handover to Poppe and continuity in capital market engagement.
CFO Eva Scherer on the Appointments
Commenting on the appointments, Eva Scherer, CFO of Daimler Truck AG, said:
“With Marcus Poppe, we are reinforcing our capital markets capabilities by bringing in a seasoned financial expert with deep and diverse experience. He is a respected leader in his field and brings a wealth of insight from the investor perspective. I look forward to working closely with him to further strengthen our financial communications and to support the continued evolution of our Treasury operations.”
Scherer also extended her gratitude to the outgoing leaders who have played key roles in shaping Daimler Truck’s financial foundation:
“I want to sincerely thank Claus Bässler and Christian Herrmann for their substantial contributions, especially during the critical period of Daimler Truck’s spin-off. They laid a solid groundwork for long-term financial success. I look forward to continuing our collaboration with Claus until his retirement and working with Christian in his new, strategically important role in Corporate Development.”
Marcus Poppe Brings Investor Expertise
Marcus Poppe joins Daimler Truck from DWS Group, one of Europe’s leading asset managers, where he has had a successful career since 2010. Starting as an equity fund manager, Poppe steadily advanced through the organization, most recently serving as Co-Head of European Equities. In that role, he led the European equities team and gained extensive expertise in capital markets, investment strategies, and corporate engagement.
His background provides him with a strong foundation to lead both the Investor Relations and Treasury functions at Daimler Truck. As a former fund manager, Poppe brings not only technical knowledge of financial instruments but also a keen understanding of the expectations and concerns of institutional investors—skills that will be invaluable in aligning Daimler Truck’s messaging and financial strategy with shareholder interests.
Poppe’s appointment reflects Daimler Truck’s growing emphasis on engaging with global capital markets more proactively and transparently. His dual role will allow for tighter coordination between investor communications and financial planning, enhancing the company’s ability to execute its growth strategy and optimize its capital structure.
Strengthening Corporate Strategy and Development
Christian Herrmann’s new role as Head of Corporate Development positions him at the center of Daimler Truck’s long-term strategic initiatives. The unification of M&A, Strategy, and Real Estate into a single organizational unit under his leadership is designed to accelerate the company’s ability to identify growth opportunities, optimize its global footprint, and execute transformational projects.
With a track record that includes leading Investor Relations through Daimler Truck’s listing and beyond, Herrmann has demonstrated a strong capacity to manage change, communicate effectively with capital markets, and drive strategic outcomes. His new role will enable him to apply this experience to broader corporate initiatives, ensuring Daimler Truck remains agile and forward-looking in an increasingly competitive transportation industry.
These leadership changes reflect Daimler Truck’s commitment to operational excellence, transparent financial governance, and strategic development. By unifying key financial and strategic functions under proven leaders, the company is positioning itself to navigate the complexities of a dynamic global market while delivering long-term value for shareholders, customers, and stakeholders alike.
As Daimler Truck continues to grow as an independent global leader in commercial vehicles, the appointments of Marcus Poppe and Christian Herrmann, along with the planned transition of Claus Bässler, underscore a forward-thinking approach to leadership succession and business transformation.
