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Daimler Trucks Names Jeff Allen and Stefan Kurschner to its Operating Committee

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Daimler Trucks North America announced the appointment of Jeff Allen and Stefan Kurschner to its operating committee.

Effective Aug. 1, 2017, Allen assumes the position of DTNA's senior vice president of production, quality, and specialty vehicles. Kurschner will lead DTNA's aftermarket business units as senior vice president, effective July 1, 2017.

Allen is currently vice president of operations at Detroit Diesel Corporation in Redford, Mich. Allen has over 20 years of leadership and operational experience at Daimler Trucks. Most recently, Jeff lead all facets of the Detroit operation including management of Detroit's powertrain headquarters in Michigan, as well as Detroit's axle plant in Saltillo, Mexico.

Prior to his new role, Kurschner was the president and CEO of Daimler Vehículos Comerciales Mexico. Kurschner brings over 25 years of global experience at Daimler, including management positions in Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, and Mexico. Kurschner has lead Daimler Trucks Mexico since Sept. 2013.

“Daimler Trucks North America has an exceptionally strong executive team and Jeff Allen and Stefan Kurschner exemplify the type of leaders that will continue the company's undisputed market leadership,” said Roger Nielsen, president and CEO, Daimler Trucks North America. “Their membership on DTNA's operating committee bolsters our collective expertise in managing our industry-leading manufacturing and aftermarket networks.”

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