Meet the r&d boss
Name: Thomas Weber
Title: Daimler Board Member for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development
Age: 59
Main challenge: Making Mercedes a leader in the premium electric and compact car segments.
Daimler r&d chief Thomas Weber believes that the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric Drive will outpace the BMW i3 and other competitors in the fast-growing niche for battery-powered vehicles. He also sees opportunities for Mercedes to expand the S-class range. Weber spoke with Matthias Krust, a reporter at Automotive News Europe sister publication Automobilwoche.