Nicola Whiteman

Nicola Whiteman serves as the General Manager of Public Policy and External Affairs for the Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation, where she helps shape the company’s policy, government, and industry engagement strategy in the U.S. In this role, she oversees relationships with federal and state policymakers, trade associations, and business partners—advancing Mercedes-Benz’s priorities in innovation, sustainability, and mobility transformation. 

She represents Mercedes-Benz in leading industry and policy forums, fostering partnerships that reflect the company’s global commitment to progress, performance, and the future of mobility. 

She received a B.A. in government from Georgetown University and a J.D. from the Villanova University School of Law.