# Porsche development chief Michael Steiner to step down in May

> Michael Steiner, head of development at Porsche, will leave the company in May. Jörg Bartels from Mercedes will succeed him.

**In brief**: Plants, jobs and earnings event (severity: low) involving Porsche and Mercedes-Benz, in Allemagne, first detected on 2 November 2026 at 11:00. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 2 November 2026 at 11:00.

- Category: Plants, jobs and earnings
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Allemagne
- Brands: Porsche, Mercedes-Benz
- First detected: 2 November 2026 at 11:00
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 11:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/2430-porsche-development-chief-michael-steiner-to-step-down-in-may

## Reported figures

- $4 billion

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Porsche development chief Michael Steiner to leave in May; Mercedes’ Jörg Bartels to succeed him](https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/porsche/ane-porsche-executives-development-chief-change-1102/) — Automotive News, 2 November 2026 at 11:00

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