Savannah State University (SSU) is proud to announce that Mr. Lars N. Minns, Chief Human Resources Officer for Mercedes-Benz, North America, will serve as the keynote speaker for the fall 2025 commencement ceremony to be held at Enmarket Arena on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3 PM. Mr. Minns will address over 240 graduates as the university community gathers to celebrate their achievements, resilience, and future contributions to the world.
“It is an immense privilege to host Mr. Lars N. Minns, the Chief HR Officer for Mercedes-Benz, North America, as our speaker for the Fall 2025 commencement,” said SSU President Dr. Jermaine Whirl. “Savannah State students are known for their resilience and drive, and I believe Mr. Minns’ expertise in managing talent and navigating the complexities of a major global corporation will offer a truly valuable perspective. His address will serve as a powerful motivator for our graduates as they prepare to transition their academic excellence into professional success.”
Mr. Minns currently leads Mercedes-Benz, North America, in designing, implementing, and executing human resources operations that directly align with the company’s strategic objectives for the sales, marketing, and distribution of passenger cars, vans, and parts in the United States and Canada. Under his leadership, the organization is undergoing one of the largest transformations in the automotive industry, as it seeks to be the most desired electric luxury brand in North America…