Torsten Frech

Torsten Frech

• Chief Economist & Head of Market Intelligence, Trade, Mercedes-Benz

Torsten Frech is Chief Economist and Head of Market Intelligence, Trade & Geoeconomics at Mercedes‑Benz Group AG, based in Stuttgart, Germany. In this role, he is responsible for the assessment of global and European macroeconomic developments, automotive market trends, international trade policy, and the economic impact of geopolitical and regulatory developments on the automotive sector. He advises top management and represents the company in exchanges with business associations, chambers of commerce, research institutions, and policymakers. 

Mr. Frech has held a range of senior strategy and economics positions within Daimler and Mercedes‑Benz over more than a decade, covering corporate strategy topics, market and sales volume planning, and macroeconomic research across international markets. His work frequently involved cross‑functional and international teams, with a strong focus on translating economic insights into strategic business decisions. 

He holds a graduate‑level degree in Economics from the University of Hohenheim, Germany and an MBA from the University of North Carolina in the United States. His academic background and professional work are centered on macroeconomics, automotive industry developments, international trade, and industrial economics.