Porsche Hires Mercedes-Benz Powertrain Executive to Lead R&D
Porsche has named Joerg Bartels, now Mercedes-Benz head of global powertrain development, to its board. He replaces Michael Steiner in May 2027.
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what happened
Porsche has appointed Joerg Bartels as a new board member in charge of research and development, according to Dow Jones Newswires, which cited the German sports-car maker's own announcement. Bartels currently leads global development of all powertrain systems at Mercedes-Benz.
Porsche said he will help shape the long-term strategy it recently unveiled. Bartels has more than 20 years in vehicle development, covering individual components, complex vehicle systems and full platform and product line responsibility. Chief Executive Michael Leiters praised his international experience and his track record in transformation.
Bartels takes up the role in May next year, succeeding Michael Steiner, who has overseen research and development since 2016 and became deputy chairman in 2025.
why it matters
The change affects one company and does not alter the outlook for the wider auto sector. For investors in Porsche and its parent Volkswagen, it signals a possible shift in the technology agenda as the carmaker reworks its development priorities, but it is unlikely to move markets on its own.
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- Porsche Taps Mercedes-Benz Executive to Lead Research and Development — Dow Jones Newswires, 30 October 2026 at 14:23 UTC
- Porsche Taps Mercedes-Benz Executive to Lead Research and Development — Dow Jones Newswires, 30 October 2026 at 14:38 UTC
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