Harry Hynekamp Appointed General Manager, Customer Experience For Mercedes-Benz USA

MONTVALE, NJ--April 19, 2012: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today the appointment of Harry Hynekamp to the newly created position of general manager, customer experience, effective May 1.  Reporting to Steve Cannon, president and CEO, Hynekamp will be responsible for developing, directing and executing customer experience initiatives across all areas of the business, including the dealer network.

"The creation of this new area under the leadership of Harry Hynekamp underscores our commitment to elevate the ownership experience to the same standards to which we hold our products:  The Best or Nothing," said Steve Cannon, president and CEO of MBUSA.

Hynekamp has been part of the MBUSA leadership team for more than eight years and has held various roles, most recently general manager, learning and performance.  He joined MBUSA in 1991 serving in a variety of roles, including department manager, finance, and has been involved in various other business areas throughout his career, including auditing, accounting, reporting, business development and project management until 2009 when he assumed his most recent position in learning and performance (training).

Hynekamp has an MBA from Montclair State and received his undergraduate degree from William Paterson University.  He is married with four children and resides in Bergen County, New Jersey.