Renschler Replaces Cordes as Head of Daimler's Commercial Vehicles Division

Renschler replaces Eckhard Cordes, who will take responsibility for the company's Mercedes Car Group on Oct. 1, DaimlerChrysler said in a statement.

Renschler was most recently head of Mercedes’ Smart minicar business.

Cordes was appointed to take over the commercial vehicles unit in 2000 and was credited with a rapid turnaround at the truck division, including a successful restructuring of the Freightliner unit, the Detroit News reported.