Chennai: Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has named Michael Moebius as the new President and Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Officer, effective November 1, 2024. In this new role, Michael will succeed Muthu Maruthachalam C, bringing over three decades of global experience in the passenger and commercial vehicle sectors.
Before assuming his new position at DICV, Michael was the Head of Quality Management at Daimler Truck Asia (DTA) in Japan. There, he led quality initiatives for Mitsubishi Fuso, DICV, PABCO, and key CKD (Completely Knocked Down) assembly locations worldwide. Michael’s leadership in quality management has been pivotal in enhancing product quality, reducing warranty costs, and driving innovations such as ‘Proactive Sensing’, an advanced big data solution for early failure detection.
Michael’s tenure with Daimler spans over three decades. He began his career with Daimler in 1990 and has since held several key roles across Mercedes-Benz Cars and Daimler Buses, gaining rich international experience in Brazil, Vietnam, Iran, India, and Japan. From 2010 to 2016, he played a key role at DICV, where he was instrumental in establishing global quality standards and driving product and process excellence at the company’s facilities in India.
Satyakam Arya, Managing Director & CEO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, expressed confidence in Michael’s leadership: “We are delighted to welcome Michael back to DICV at such a transformative time for our company. His profound understanding of our operations, coupled with his vast international experience, makes him exceptionally well-suited to lead our Procurement & Supply Chain Management. Michael’s expertise in driving quality, innovation, and operational excellence aligns seamlessly with our strategic vision. I am confident that under his leadership, we will build a more agile, efficient, and competitive supply chain, positioning DICV to meet the evolving demands of the market with greater resilience and agility.”
In his new role, Michael will be responsible for overseeing DICV’s procurement and supply chain strategies, with a focus on leveraging advanced technologies, strengthening supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effectiveness. He will also play a key role in supporting DICV’s long-term vision of operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
Michael Moebius, President and Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Officer at DICV, shared his excitement about rejoining the company: “I am deeply honoured to rejoin DICV, a company that has significantly shaped my professional journey. Over the years, DICV has built a strong reputation for excellence in innovation, quality, and operational efficiency, and I am looking forward to elevating procurement and supply chain strategies, leveraging advanced technologies, strengthening supplier partnerships, and ensuring cost-effectiveness. I am excited to contribute to this new chapter of the Company’s journey by enhancing resilience, fostering innovation, and supporting the Company’s long-term vision.”
