Friedrich Baumann

Friedrich Baumann was born in 1965 in Rees on the Lower Rhine.

He completed both technically oriented business administration studies at the University of Stuttgart, graduating with a “Diplom-Kaufmann (T.O.)” degree, and management studies at Portland State University, graduating with a “Master of Business Administration” (MBA) degree.

After several years in a globally recognised management consultancy, he began his career in 1993 at Daimler Trucks North America in Portland, Oregon, where he held various management positions in the Controlling, Purchasing and Used Vehicles divisions. From 2006 to 2008, Friedrich Baumann was then President of Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing LLC in Detroit, Michigan.

In 2009, Baumann moved to Daimler AG in Stuttgart, where his positions included Head of Global Strategy for Trucks, Buses and Vans and Managing Director of Engine Holding GmbH with Rolls-Royce.

In 2012, he shifted his professional focus back to the USA, where he headed the Aftermarket business for Daimler Trucks North America until 2017; he was a member of the Operating Committee as well.

In April 2018, Friedrich Baumann was appointed to the Executive Board of the North American commercial vehicle manufacturer Navistar and was initially responsible for Group Strategy and Planning. Shortly afterwards, he took over the management of the after sales organisation including the Parts & Service, Uptime, Warranty and Dealer Network Management departments. Most recently, he was Executive Vice President for Sales, Marketing and After Sales.

Friedrich Baumann has been a member of the Executive Board of MAN Truck & Bus SE since April 2022 and is responsible for Sales & Customer Solution.