CLARK FREEPORT—Mercedes-Benz Group Services Philippines Inc. (MBGSP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler AG in Germany, inaugurated its newly constructed office building here on Tuesday.
MBGSP Clark is the latest addition to the Daimler Group’s shared-service network, but its main headquarters in the Philippines is in Cebu City, established in 2011.
In a statement, MBGSP Clark said the center “was born out of the Business Continuity Management program—geared to give added operational stability, security and a world-class business solution for our global customers.”
Heiko A. Nitsche, president and CEO of MBGSP, said other locations were shortlisted and considered, but “after careful evaluation, Clark was chosen for its strategic geographical exposure, talent pool and identical information-technology infrastructure.”
Nitsche led the formal opening of MBGSP Clark in the inaugural ceremony attended by European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Franz Jessen who delivered a keynote message.
Representatives from the Clark Development Corp., the Clark business community, the local government, the academe and the German Embassy in Manila also graced the event.
The MBGSP provides complete financial, accounting and consultancy services for Daimler Group companies in Germany and in 25 countries across the world.
Daimler AG is one of the world’s biggest producers of premium cars, commercial vehicles, including the premier Mercedes-Benz, the world’s most valuable premium automotive brand.
The company was founded by Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, inventors of the automobile in 1886. It ranked 17th in Fortune 500’s top global corporations in 2016.
Daimler Group companies collectively employ about 282,400 employees across the globe. MBGSP is a shared service center of Daimler AG. It has a team of 450 employees in 2017 for both Cebu and Clark and is considered among the best in the field of finance and accounting.
The company is known for its stability—being in business for over 130 years; for promoting industry best practices, workplace diversity and providing equal opportunities in employment.
MBGSP Clark is at Unit A-B Fifth floor, Mercedes-Benz Center, Manuel A. Roxas Highway in this freeport.