PORTLAND, Ore. — Dec. 10, 2025 — Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) just announced that Michelle Randazzo will become chief financial officer on January 1, 2026. She will succeed Stefan Kurschner, who plans to retire after more than 30 years with Daimler AG and Daimler Truck AG.

Randazzo will oversee all operational and strategic controlling and accounting functions for DTNA’s brands, including Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., Detroit Reman, and Daimler Vehículos Comerciales México.

Randazzo joined Daimler Truck in 2002 as a senior financial analyst at Thomas Built Buses. She has held leadership roles in financial planning, reporting, pricing, product costing and purchasing. Her executive experience includes serving as director of product controlling, director of corporate financial planning and reporting, and general manager of controlling specialty vehicles and aftermarket. Most recently, she completed a strategic assignment at Daimler Truck headquarters in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, specializing in finance, from Marshall University and an MBA from Saint Francis University. She also holds an advanced leadership certificate from the International Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland.

“Michelle demonstrates exceptional energy, determination, and a strong capability to drive meaningful transformation,” said Eva Scherer, Chief Financial Officer of Daimler Truck AG. “Her established leadership and comprehensive knowledge of our industry give me full confidence that she will deliver significant impact in her new role and help advance our North American business.”

“I’ve had the privilege of working with Michelle for many years and have seen firsthand her ability to lead with both precision and empathy,” said John O’Leary, president and CEO of Daimler Truck North America. “Her deep understanding of our customers and operations, combined with her strategic mindset, will help shape DTNA’s future. I’m confident Michelle will play a pivotal role in strengthening our position as an industry leader as she joins our Operating Committee.”

Stefan Kurschner will remain with DTNA through January to ensure a smooth transition. “We are deeply grateful to Stefan for his decades of leadership and contributions across continents and functions,” O’Leary said. “His impact on our organization and culture has been profound, and we wish him the very best in his retirement.”