Tracey Matura

Tracey Matura became the general manager for the smart brand in the U.S., effective July 2011. In this role she is responsible for the brand’s distribution, sales and marketing activities, reporting to Michael Slagter, VP sales. Matura began her career at MBUSA as corporate counsel before being promoted to general counsel in 2000. In 2006, she transitioned into the role as general manager, strategic retail development, where she was instrumental in the development of the performance based margin system as well as the implementation of the Autohaus dealer renovation initiative.

Prior to joining MBUSA in 1995, Matura was a trial attorney representing major corporations throughout the U.S. She was honored by the YMCA with the "Tribute to Women and Industry" award for her commitment to excellence and recently was named one of the "100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry" by Automotive News in 2011. Matura graduated as a Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University and holds a bachelors degree in business management from Syracuse University.