From Dumplings to Product Strategy: How Alexandra Strassburger’s Lived Experience in China Shaped Mercedes-Benz Innovation

When Alexandra Strassburger moved to China at age 27, she wasn’t just embarking on a new professional chapter, she was stepping into a cultural immersion that would redefine her leadership, her family life, and her contributions to Mercedes-Benz R&D. Over the course of 11 years, Alexandra didn’t just adapt to China; she became part of it. “If you ask me where my home is,” she reflects, “it’s in Chaoyang, Beilu in Beijing.”