Dieter Zetsche is quintessentially German – mustache, sensible glasses, Dieter – but with some rogue flourishes: self-deprecation and a sense of humor.
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The Man With the Mustache Steps Down From Daimler
After more than a decade at the helm, Dieter Zetsche is stepping down as chief executive officer of Daimler AG on Wednesday. During his tenure, he’s transformed a sprawling global conglomerate into a more streamlined entity, dissolved the unhappy marriage with Chrysler and led the company back to the No. 1 slot in luxury cars. One constant through the years: his bushy mustache.