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Mercedes-Benz Group
Mercedes-Benz Pensionsfonds was set up in 2018 as the dedicated pension vehicle for Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Ola Källenius serves as chairman of the management...
Mercedes-Benz Group
Mercedes-Benz Pensionsfonds was set up in 2018 as the dedicated pension vehicle for Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Ola Källenius serves as chairman of the management board. The structure channels retirement assets for employees worldwide. The fund follows a balanced mandate that includes equities, bonds, and alternatives. Confirmed holdings include a 30.01 percent stake in Daimler Truck Holding AG and a 9.7 percent position in Aston Martin Lagonda. Geographic exposure spans Europe, North America, and Asia through joint ventures such as Beijing Benz and Automotive Cells Company. Deployment occurs via direct equity positions and select limited-partner commitments. Assets total 24.95 billion USD. The firm maintains its headquarters in Stuttgart with manufacturing and development sites in Alabama and China. Adjacent vehicles include the Mercedes-Benz Foundation and Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. March 2024: Sponsored the Mercedes-Benz ESG Conference focused on decarbonization. The pension fund sits inside the listed corporate entity rather than as a standalone family office or external manager. Governance flows through the management board with direct reporting lines to group finance.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
2018
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Stuttgart
Corporate office
Mercedesstraße 120, 70372 Stuttgart, Germany
Principals
Ola Källenius
Chairman of the Management Board
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Mercedes-Benz Pensionsfonds?
Ola Källenius chairs the management board of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, which oversees the pension fund. Investment policy is set at the group level with input from external advisors including PwC and Morgan Stanley.
Does Mercedes-Benz Pensionsfonds participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The fund holds both direct equity positions and limited-partner interests. Examples include the stake in Daimler Truck and participation in H2 Green Steel.
What is Mercedes-Benz Pensionsfonds known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The vehicle maintains direct holdings in operating businesses and joint ventures such as Automotive Cells Company. Co-investment activity occurs through these corporate structures rather than third-party fund vehicles.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Assets derive from contributions tied to Mercedes-Benz Group AG operations and employee retirement plans. The fund exists solely to meet pension obligations of the listed automaker.
How is Mercedes-Benz Pensionsfonds related to Mercedes-Benz Group AG?
The pension fund is a wholly integrated subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. All governance and asset decisions report through the parent company's management board.
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