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Mercedes-Benz moving key corporate operations to metro Atlanta
This story was originally published on Automotive Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Automotive Dive newsletter. Mercedes-Benz is consolidating key corporate operations to Sandy Springs, Georgia, which will now serve as its North American headquarters, the company announced May 22. While the move will bring up to 500 additional jobs to the 800 already employed by the automaker in Sandy Springs, it will lead to the closure of the company's Farmington Hills, Michigan office, where many corporate functions and financial services roles are currently based, Melinda Mernovage, a spokesperson for Mercedes-Benz said in an email to Automotive Dive. The company, however, will maintain 180 research and development roles in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which eventually will grow to up to 200 jobs, she said. Some of the financial roles based in Farmington Hills will also be moved to Fort Worth, Texas, Mernovage said. Technical teams from various U.S. locations will move to a new R&D hub near Sandy Springs, where Mercedes-Benz will make a multi-million-dollar investment in a future research and development facility, according to a release from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. The automaker said consolidating corporate functions to metro Atlanta strengthens its position for growth and reinforces its commitment to the U.S. 'Bringing our teams closer together will enable us to be more agile, increase speed to market and ensure the best customer experience,' Jason Hoff, CEO, Mercedes-Benz North America said in a statement. The company, which opened its Sandy Springs office in 2018, expects the job transfers to be completed by August 2026. Mercedes-Benz also said bringing R&D functions to the Atlanta area will allow it to leverage the region's engineering and talent pool from institutions including the Georgia Institute of Technology. It also could help create additional opportunities to collaborate with the area's thriving startup ecosystem and established tech sectors, per the release. Recommended Reading Mercedes-Benz to produce a new 'core-segment' vehicle in Alabama Sign in to access your portfolio
CBS News
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Mercedes-Benz moving Michigan financial services office to Georgia
Mercedes-Benz announced it is moving its financial services office to Georgia from its Farmington Hills, Michigan, location. The office currently employs roughly 400 workers. The office opened in 2008 and served as the headquarters for Mercedes-Benz Mobility operations in the Americas region (U.S., Canada and Mexico). "We thank the State of Georgia for its support in deepening Mercedes-Benz's roots in the Atlanta area as we bring even more talented team members to this world-class city," said Jason Hoff, CEO of Mercedes-Benz North America, in a news release. "This strengthens our position for continued growth and reinforces our established commitment to the U.S. market. Bringing our teams closer together will enable us to be more agile, increase speed to market, and ensure the best customer experience." Paul Einsenstein, editor at says the move is devastating to the local auto industry job market. Eisenstein says the move comes as no surprise because Mercedes-Benz already has a headquarters in Georgia. "This is going to be a big hit in the Detroit area, Farmington Hills," Einsenstein said. Mercedes-Benz issued the following statement on Thursday: "The adjustments in Farmington Hills are part of a broader strategic initiative to enhance our operations nationwide by locating teams together. We are deeply appreciative of the years of support from the metro Detroit community and the contributions of our talented team members. Mercedes-Benz is providing full support to all affected employees, whether they chose to make the move to Atlanta or not." Meanwhile, the city of Farmington Hills says the company's decision to move is disappointing. "However, it also creates an opportunity for the City of Farmington Hills to explore new prospects for business and employment that would benefit the local community and the region at large," city officials said in a statement. Eisenstein says the next step is offering interested employees a chance to keep their jobs. CBS News Detroit learned that the company will offer relocation packages for impacted workers who have agreed to move to Georgia.
22-05-2025
- Automotive
Mercedes-Benz will establish its North American HQ in Georgia, moving hundreds of jobs
ATLANTA -- Mercedes-Benz announced Thursday that it plans establish its North American headquarters in metro Atlanta, where the automaker will expand its existing U.S. corporate hub by adding hundreds of jobs relocated from other cities. The change will add about 500 jobs to the Georgia facility that has served as Mercedes-Benz's U.S. headquarters since 2018. It employs about 800 people currently. The German automaker said in a news release that it also plans to add a new, multimillion-dollar research and development center nearby. Most of the additional jobs coming to Sandy Springs north of Atlanta are being moved from the Detroit area, where Mercedes-Benz is closing its financial services headquarters. Mercedes-Benz said in a news release that the headquarters expansion in Georgia should be completed by August 2026. "Bringing our teams closer together will enable us to be more agile, increase speed to market, and ensure the best customer experience,' Jason Hoff, CEO of Mercedes-Benz North America, said in a statement. The headquarters expansion bolsters Georgia's reputation for luring automotive jobs. Porsche also has its North American headquarters outside Atlanta, while Hyundai and Kia both have large manufacturing plants in the state. Electric SUV maker Rivian is also building a Georgia factory. 'Georgia continues to lead the way in the future of mobility and technical innovation, attracting world-class companies like Mercedes-Benz that are driving the automotive industry forward,' Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a statement.
Winnipeg Free Press
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Winnipeg Free Press
Mercedes-Benz will establish its North American HQ in Georgia, moving hundreds of jobs
ATLANTA (AP) — Mercedes-Benz announced Thursday that it plans establish its North American headquarters in metro Atlanta, where the automaker will expand its existing U.S. corporate hub by adding hundreds of jobs relocated from other cities. The change will add about 500 jobs to the Georgia facility that has served as Mercedes-Benz's U.S. headquarters since 2018. It employs about 800 people currently. The German automaker said in a news release that it also plans to add a new, multimillion-dollar research and development center nearby. Most of the additional jobs coming to Sandy Springs north of Atlanta are being moved from the Detroit area, where Mercedes-Benz is closing its financial services headquarters. Mercedes-Benz said in a news release that the headquarters expansion in Georgia should be completed by August 2026. 'Bringing our teams closer together will enable us to be more agile, increase speed to market, and ensure the best customer experience,' Jason Hoff, CEO of Mercedes-Benz North America, said in a statement. The headquarters expansion bolsters Georgia's reputation for luring automotive jobs. Porsche also has its North American headquarters outside Atlanta, while Hyundai and Kia both have large manufacturing plants in the state. Electric SUV maker Rivian is also building a Georgia factory. 'Georgia continues to lead the way in the future of mobility and technical innovation, attracting world-class companies like Mercedes-Benz that are driving the automotive industry forward,' Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a statement.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mercedes-Benz will establish its North American HQ in Georgia, moving hundreds of jobs
ATLANTA (AP) — Mercedes-Benz announced Thursday that it plans establish its North American headquarters in metro Atlanta, where the automaker will expand its existing U.S. corporate hub by adding hundreds of jobs relocated from other cities. The change will add about 500 jobs to the Georgia facility that has served as Mercedes-Benz's U.S. headquarters since 2018. It employs about 800 people currently. The German automaker said in a news release that it also plans to add a new, multimillion-dollar research and development center nearby. Most of the additional jobs coming to Sandy Springs north of Atlanta are being moved from the Detroit area, where Mercedes-Benz is closing its financial services headquarters. Mercedes-Benz said in a news release that the headquarters expansion in Georgia should be completed by August 2026. "Bringing our teams closer together will enable us to be more agile, increase speed to market, and ensure the best customer experience,' Jason Hoff, CEO of Mercedes-Benz North America, said in a statement. The headquarters expansion bolsters Georgia's reputation for luring automotive jobs. Porsche also has its North American headquarters outside Atlanta, while Hyundai and Kia both have large manufacturing plants in the state. Electric SUV maker Rivian is also building a Georgia factory. 'Georgia continues to lead the way in the future of mobility and technical innovation, attracting world-class companies like Mercedes-Benz that are driving the automotive industry forward,' Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a statement. The Associated Press
