GORDEN WAGENER LEAVES THE HELM OF MERCEDES-BENZ DESIGN AFTER 28 YEARS WITH THE COMPANY

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Gorden Wagener is stepping down as chief design officer at Mercedes-Benz after 28 years, having led the brand's design since 2016. During his tenure, he expanded Mercedes into non-automotive sectors like speedboats and aviation, initiated high-profile collaborations with figures like Virgil Abloh and Nigo, and repositioned the brand as more youthful and dynamic. Bastian Baudy, currently overseeing Mercedes-AMG, will replace Wagener in this role.