Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Mercedes-Benz CEO Praises Bengaluru's Talent and Innovation
The CEO of Mercedes-Benz, Ola Källenius, visited Bengaluru and was very impressed.
He said the city makes him feel twice as energized.
He was particularly impressed by the talented people there, some of whom speak fluent German even though they've never been to Germany.
He believes this shows how much potential the city has and how important it is for companies to find talented people everywhere in the world.
People online had mixed reactions, with some praising Bengaluru as a growing tech hub and others poking fun at the city's traffic.
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius praised Bengaluru as a source of innovation.
Källenius stated that visits to Bengaluru energize him.
He highlighted the presence of fluent German speakers in Bengaluru.
His comments sparked mixed reactions on social media.
Some users highlighted Bengaluru's tech industry and global significance.
- Who
- Ola Källenius, Mercedes-Benz CEO
- What
- Spoke about Bengaluru's innovative talent and drive.
- When
- October 2025 (as per tweet timestamp)
- Where
- Bengaluru, India; and during the Berlin Global Dialogue.
- Why
- To highlight Bengaluru's importance as a hub for innovation and talent.
Positive Reactions
Skeptical Reactions
Bengaluru's Tech Hub Status
Positive Reactions
Bengaluru is a rising tech hub and engine for global innovation.
Skeptical Reactions
Acknowledged the tech hub status but referenced infrastructure issues.
- Company
- Mercedes-Benz
- CEO
- Ola Källenius
- Location Discussed
- Bengaluru, India
- Källenius's Reaction
- "Twice as energised" after visiting Bengaluru
- Notable Mention
- Bengaluru's talent pool fluent in German