Sylvain Wehnert

Sylvain Wehnert currently serves as the Head of Design Creation for Smart and Mercedes-Benz Vans at Mercedes-Benz AG, a position held since September 2023. Prior to this role, Sylvain Wehnert was the Vice President of Advanced Design North America at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. from October 2020 to September 2023. Earlier experience at Mercedes-Benz AG included roles as Head of Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Germany and Teamleiter Advanced Exterior Design Germany from January 2011 to October 2020, as well as serving as an Advanced Exterior Designer. Sylvain Wehnert began the career at MBtech Group GmbH & Co. KGaA as an Automotive Designer in Advanced Exterior Design. Academic credentials include a Diplom-Designer degree in Industrial and Product Design from Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences, completed in 2009.