Last week, DaimlerChysler CEO Dieter Zetsche went unannounced to a German MercedesBenz dealership, only to have the receptionist have him cool his heels for 45 minutes. He eventually asked to speak to the manager and was told he was busy.

How did Dieter remain incognito? Hiding behind his moustache, of course.

“Mercedes-Chef Zetsche in Geheimer Mission” [Auto Moto Und Sport (in German) via Jalopnik]

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