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Timo Stelzer

Timo Stelzer

CIO & Vice President at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.•Sunnyvale, California, United States

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Experience28+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Global technology executive with 25+ years leading digital innovation in various industries. CIO & VP at Mercedes-Benz R&D North America, driving digital transformation, AI, and IT strategy. Former SAP VP with deep expertise in product development, consulting, implementation, and go-to-market execution. Proven at building high-performing teams, scaling global programs, and turning bold ideas into measurable business impact. Clifton Strengths: Achiever, Learner, Self-Assurance, Arranger and Connectedness

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.Current
    Feb 2019–Present· 7 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief Information Officer, Vice PresidentCurrent
      Feb 2019–Present
  • SAP
    2000–Feb 2019· 19 yrs 1 mo
    • Vice President & General Manager SAP Vehicles Network
      Apr 2018–Feb 2019
    • Vice President Products & Development - Head of SAP Connected Vehicles R&D
      Jul 2012–Mar 2018
    • VP & Product Mgmt 'Green IT'
      Feb 2010–Jun 2012
    • Head of Consulting Business Development & Marketing
      2008–2010
    • Head of EMEA Integration Hub (as additional role)
      2007–2008
    • Head of Business Technology Consulting
      2005–2008
    • NetWeaver Advisor / Architect (Consulting)
      2004–2005
    • Project Manager / Program Manager SAP ERP (Consulting)
      2000–2004
  • BauConsult Stuttgart
    1998–2000· 2 yrs
    • Manager, Consulting
      1998–2000

Education

Computer Science and Business Administration

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW)

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Skills & Expertise

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Product ManagementProject ManagementAgile MethodologiesMicrosoft OfficeProduct DevelopmentChannel PartnersProduct StrategyPartner ProgramsCustomer EngagementConsultingSolution ArchitectureMulti-Channel MarketingMicrosoft OutlookExecutive LeadershipAmazon Web Services (AWS)Creative IdeationMicrosoft AzureWeb Services APIDevOpsSustainability