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Mercedes-Benz Marketing under new leadership

Mercedes-Benz Marketing under new leadership
Stuttgart, Oct 12, 2018 - Bettina Fetzer (38) will take over as Head of Mercedes-Benz Marketing on November 1, 2018. Following various positions in the communications department of Daimler AG, Fetzer was most recently in charge of global products and brands PR at Mercedes-Benz Cars.

Joachim Schlereth to succeed Andreas Schmid as Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Sales and Services Germany

Joachim Schlereth to succeed Andreas Schmid as Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Sales and Services Germany
Stuttgart, Oct 12, 2018 - Effective November 1, 2018, Andreas Schmid (58) will take over management of the Trucks Sales District Württemberg and serve as acting manager of the Trucks Sales District Bavaria.

Fachkräfte von morgen: Daimler Vorstand Ola Källenius begrüßt neue Auszubildende und DH-Studenten im Mercedes-Benz Werk Sindelfingen

Fachkräfte von morgen: Daimler Vorstand Ola Källenius begrüßt neue Auszubildende und DH-Studenten im Mercedes-Benz Werk Sindelfingen
Sindelfingen, Oct 11, 2018 - Ola Källenius, Mitglied des Vorstandes der Daimler AG verantwortlich für Konzernforschung & Mercedes-Benz Cars Entwicklung, hat die neuen Auszubildenden und DH-Studenten im Mercedes-Benz Werk Sindelfingen begrüßt.

Andrea Corso appointed as new Head of Communications at Daimler Trucks North America

Andrea Corso appointed as new Head of Communications at Daimler Trucks North America
Portland (Oregon) / Stuttgart, Sep 4, 2018 - Andrea Corso has been appointed as Head of Communications at Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) effective August 20, 2018.

Mercedes-Benz PR under new management: Katja Bott to become the new head of Global Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars

Mercedes-Benz PR under new management: Katja Bott to become the new head of Global Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars
Stuttgart, Jun 7, 2018 - Katja Bott will assume responsibility for the global communications of Mercedes-Benz Cars in autumn. This includes the Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Maybach, Mercedes-AMG and smart passenger car brands.

"We live diversity!" Pride Tour 2018 – Daimler supports tolerance and diversity worldwide

"We live diversity!" Pride Tour 2018 – Daimler supports tolerance and diversity worldwide
Stuttgart, Jun 6, 2018 - Supporting the slogan "We live diversity!", Daimler will be participating in 17 Pride parades and events all over the world.

Annette Winkler hands over management of smart

Annette Winkler hands over management of smart
Stuttgart, May 29, 2018 - Dr. Annette Winkler (58) is to leave her position as head of smart at Daimler AG after eight years on September 30, 2018. Daimler will announce the future head of the smart management at a later date.

Change of management at Mercedes-Benz Vans: Dr. Ulf Zillig appointed new Head of Development

Change of management at Mercedes-Benz Vans: Dr. Ulf Zillig appointed new Head of Development
Stuttgart, Apr 24, 2018 - Dr. Ulf Zillig, 52, currently the overall strategic project manager for the global product project "New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter", will take over the management of Development at Mercedes-Benz Vans on July 1, 2018.

Andreas von Wallfeld named new Head of Marketing, Sales and Services Mercedes-Benz Trucks

Andreas von Wallfeld named new Head of Marketing, Sales and Services Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Stuttgart, Apr 9, 2018 - Andreas von Wallfeld (47) has been named as the new Head of Marketing, Sales and Services Mercedes-Benz Trucks as of May 1, 2018. He succeeds Till Oberwörder (47) who started his new assignment as Head of Daimler Buses on April 1, 2018.

Daimler rewards employees for outstanding business year 2017

Daimler rewards employees for outstanding business year 2017
Stuttgart, Feb 1, 2018 - For their contribution to the successful business year of 2017 Daimler employees receive the highest profit-sharing bonus of the companys history.

Daimler Hackathon: innovative ideas from India

Daimler Hackathon: innovative ideas from India
Bangalore/Stuttgart, Jan 23, 2018 - More than 50 programming and car enthusiastic “hackers” participated at the Daimler hackathon in Bangalore and developed digital prototypes associated with Daimler’s strategic focus CASE.

Hartmut Schick to lead Daimler Trucks Asia

Hartmut Schick to lead Daimler Trucks Asia
Stuttgart/Tokio, Dec 19, 2017 - Hartmut Schick (56) will be the new Head of Daimler Trucks Asia (DTA). He will succeed Marc Llistosella (50), who will leave the company by March 31, 2018 in order to pursue new career challenges.

Tag der Menschen mit Behinderung: Daimler setzt auf eine vielfältige Belegschaft

Tag der Menschen mit Behinderung: Daimler setzt auf eine vielfältige Belegschaft
Stuttgart, Nov 30, 2017 - Daniel Günther ist dualer Student für Maschinenbau und arbeitet bei Daimler im Lkw-Montagewerk in Wörth am Rhein. Der 20-Jährige ist körperlich eingeschränkt, seine Sehkraft ist durch einen angeborenen Grauen Star vermindert.

Volker Hansen the new General Manager of Fleetboard and Head of Digital Solutions & Services at Mercedes-Benz Trucks

Volker Hansen the new General Manager of Fleetboard and Head of Digital Solutions & Services at Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Stuttgart, Nov 27, 2017 - On 1 January 2018 Volker Hansen will become the new General Manager of Fleetboard GmbH, the world's most successful provider of connected services for commercial vehicles.

Daimler in search of "100 Million Idea"
Stuttgart, Nov 24, 2017 - In company-wide competitions, Daimler AG is always on the lookout for new business ideas with big potential.

Roger Nielsen appointed President and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America

Roger Nielsen appointed President and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America
Stuttgart / Portland, Oregon, Mar 22, 2017 - Roger Nielsen (56) has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and its affiliated companies Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and Detroit Diesel Corporation effective as of April 1, 2017.

Supervisory Board appoints Martin Daum as Member of the Board of Management for Daimler Trucks & Buses

Supervisory Board appoints Martin Daum as Member of the Board of Management for Daimler Trucks & Buses
Feb 27, 2017 - In a meeting held today, the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG appointed Martin Daum (57) as the Member of the Board of Management with responsibility for the Daimler Trucks and Daimler Buses divisions effective as of March 1, 2017.

Daimler rewards employees for successful business year 2016

Daimler rewards employees for successful business year 2016
Stuttgart, Feb 2, 2017 - Under the company's profit-sharing scheme, Daimler employees receive up to 5.400 euros each for their contribution to the successful business year of 2016.

Olaf Schick appointed new Chief Compliance Officer at Daimler

Olaf Schick appointed new Chief Compliance Officer at Daimler
Stuttgart, Dec 8, 2016 - Olaf Schick has been appointed as the new Chief Compliance Officer at Daimler as of March 1, 2017 and thus will also head Group Compliance. He succeeds to Dr. Wolfgang Herb, who will retire on December 31, 2016 after more than 25 years in the company.

Dr Clemens Börsig standing for re-election to Daimler Supervisory Board

Dr Clemens Börsig standing for re-election to Daimler Supervisory Board
Stuttgart, Germany, Dec 8, 2016 - The Supervisory Board of Daimler AG has nominated Dr Clemens Börsig for re-election as a shareholder representative on the Supervisory Board. His election for a further term of office spanning five years is to be proposed at the Annual General Meeting in Berlin on March 29, 2017.

Daimler celebrates 10 Years of Vocational Training in China

Daimler celebrates 10 Years of Vocational Training in China
Peking, Nov 10, 2016 - The tenth anniversary of Daimler’s vocational training in China was celebrated today at the Beijing Polytechnic School with the participation of teachers and students, as well as representatives from the Chinese Ministry of Education.

Board of Management of Daimler AG appoints Gorden Wagener as Chief Design Officer

Board of Management of Daimler AG appoints Gorden Wagener as Chief Design Officer
Stuttgart, Nov 9, 2016 - The Daimler AG Board of Management has approved the creation of the position of Chief Design Officer with effect from 1 November 2016. At the same time the Board appointed the Head of Design, Gorden Wagener, as Chief Design Officer at Executive Vice President level.

Lehrkräfte informieren sich über Elektromotor und Brennstoffzelle

Lehrkräfte informieren sich über Elektromotor und Brennstoffzelle
Leipzig, Sep 28, 2016 - Die Bildungsinitiative ‘Genius – die junge WissensCommunity von Daimler‘ hat rund 100 Lehrerinnen und Lehrern in Leipzig die Unterrichtseinheit ‘Antriebstechnik – Verbrennungsmotor, Elektroantrieb, Brennstoffzelle‘ vorgestellt.

Sibylle Wankel succeeds Dr. Sabine Maaßen on the Daimler Supervisory Board

Sibylle Wankel succeeds Dr. Sabine Maaßen on the Daimler Supervisory Board
Stuttgart, Germany, Sep 22, 2016 - With effect from 25 August 2016, Sibylle Wankel (born in 1964) has been appointed to the Daimler AG Supervisory Board as an employee representative. She studied law at the universities in Berlin and Freiburg. Sibylle Wankel has been active in trade unions since 1991 and has worked for IG Metall since 1997. iIn May 2016, she became General Counsel of the IG Metall Board of Management in Frankfurt.

Daimler holds first Hackathon in China
Beijing, Sep 5, 2016 - Daimler held its first China Hackathon in Beijing on September 3rd and 4th. A total of 75 participants were invited to develop creative ideas and code prototypes related to automotive e-commerce within a given timeframe of 26 hours.

Daimler ermöglicht Mitarbeitern mehr Freiraum beim mobilen Arbeiten

Daimler ermöglicht Mitarbeitern mehr Freiraum beim mobilen Arbeiten
Stuttgart, Jul 28, 2016 - Daimler stärkt die Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Privatleben seiner Beschäftigten mit einer neuen erweiterten Regelung zum mobilen Arbeiten.

More than 100 new jobs for the customer approach of tomorrow: Best Customer Experience: Mercedes-Benz is investing massively in digital experts

More than 100 new jobs for the customer approach of tomorrow: Best Customer Experience: Mercedes-Benz is investing massively in digital experts
Stuttgart, Jul 13, 2016 - On the successful road to the future, Mercedes-Benz is investing massively in the development of its digital competence as part of its "Best Customer Experience" sales and marketing initiative.

Neuer Antrieb im Klassenzimmer: Lehrkräfte informieren sich über Elektromotor und Brennstoffzelle

Neuer Antrieb im Klassenzimmer: Lehrkräfte informieren sich über Elektromotor und Brennstoffzelle
Bremen, Apr 25, 2016 - Am 27. und 28. April hat die Bildungsinitiative „Genius – die junge WissensCommunity von Daimler“ 130 Lehrerinnen und Lehrern im Mercedes-Benz Werk Bremen die Unterrichtseinheit „Antriebstechnik – Verbrennungsmotor, Elektroantrieb, Brennstoffzelle“ vorgestellt. Die Fortbildung richtete sich zum ersten Mal an Lehrkräfte aus der Hansestadt Bremen und Niedersachsen, die in Grundschulen und der Sekundarstufe I (Klassen fünf bis zehn) in den sogenannten „MINT“-Fächern unterrichten. „MINT“ steht für die Disziplinen Mathematik, Informatik, Naturwissenschaft und Technik.

Sechs Flüchtlinge starten Brückenpraktikum im Mercedes-Benz Werk Kassel

Sechs Flüchtlinge starten Brückenpraktikum im Mercedes-Benz Werk Kassel
Kassel, Apr 18, 2016 - Am 18. April beginnen sechs Flüchtlinge und Asylbewerber ein sogenanntes Brückenpraktikum im Mercedes-Benz Werk Kassel. Die Teilnehmer wurden von der Bundesagentur für Arbeit und dem Jobcenter Kassel ausgewählt. Sie stammen aus Syrien und dem Irak und sind zwischen 21 und 36 Jahre alt. Neben einem praktischen Teil in der Ausbildungswerkstatt, der mechanischen Fertigung und Montage sowie der Logistik besuchen die Praktikanten täglich einen Deutschkurs. Ziel ist, die Teilnehmer nach dem Brückenpraktikum an Unternehmen, Zeitarbeitsfirmen oder in eine Berufsausbildung zu vermitteln.

Hack.Stuttgart – 50 students, 24 hours, ten ideas, three winners

Hack.Stuttgart – 50 students, 24 hours, ten ideas, three winners
Stuttgart, Apr 10, 2016 - How do health and mobility fit together? Will autonomous cars become moving fitness rooms? How do smart homes communicate with our cars? At the first Daimler hackathon this year around 50 students worked on the topic health & mobility as well as smart home & mobility. The aim of the party for coders and web designers was to develop and program innovative ideas within 24 hours and verify their potential with the jury. The term hackathon combines the words „hacking“ and „marathon“ what explains why fun with coding, perseverance, team spirit and little sleep are part of the program.

Internship at Daimler builds bridge into German job market for refugees

Internship at Daimler builds bridge into German job market for refugees
Stuttgart, Mar 4, 2016 - The bridge internship at Daimler for refugees and asylum seekers is a success. Nearly all 40 participants of the first program will receive offers from temporary employment agencies for continued employment in industry or in a particular trade or craft or will get a vocational training opportunity at Daimler. "We are highly satisfied with the result of the first bridge internship. We achieved our goal of paving people's way into the labor market for almost all participants. This success reaffirms our decision to offer more bridge internships.

New Head of Legal department at Daimler
Stuttgart, Feb 5, 2016 - Dr. Thomas Laubert (43) will become the new Head of the Daimler AG Legal department effective March 1, 2016. He will take over the position as of from Renata Jungo Brüngger, the Board of Management member responsible for Integrity and Legal Affairs since January 1, 2016.

Daimler Rewards Employees with Record Bonus for Successful Financial Year

Daimler Rewards Employees with Record Bonus for Successful Financial Year
Stuttgart, Feb 4, 2016 - Daimler is sharing the reward of the successful 2015 financial year with its employees by paying the highest profit-sharing bonus in the company's history. The Board of Management and General Works Council resolved to pay a profit-sharing bonus of up to EUR 5,650 to all qualifying tariff-scale employees. Thus, the highest profit-share, which was paid in the last year, with 4,350 euros, will be clearly surpassed.

Digital working world needs flexibility and education

Digital working world needs flexibility and education
Brüssel, Jan 27, 2016 - At their joint conference today “Digital working world: opportunities and challenges for companies and personnel”, the Association of German Employer Confederations (BDA) and Daimler AG together with European guests turn their gaze to increasing digitalisation: what can be digitalised will be digitalised. Not only are production and manufacturing processes changing, but also the work environment of employees.

Global Service & Parts Mercedes-Benz: Change in the management of the Mercedes-Benz Global Logistics Center in Germersheim

Global Service & Parts Mercedes-Benz: Change in the management of the Mercedes-Benz Global Logistics Center in Germersheim
Germersheim, Dec 16, 2015 - On January 1, 2016, Eckhart von Sass will hand over responsibility for the Mercedes-Benz Global Logistics Center to Klaus Ziemsky. After two years in charge of the central warehouse in Germersheim and the German and European logistics centers, and after nearly 30 years at Daimler AG, Eckhart von Sass will leave the company at his own request and by mutual agreement at the end of this year. Holger Suffel, Head of Global Service & Parts Operations Mercedes-Benz Cars:

40 refugees start 'bridge internships' at Daimler

40 refugees start 'bridge internships' at Daimler
Stuttgart, Nov 9, 2015 - Forty refugees and asylum seekers have started a so-called 'bridge internship' at Daimler. The participants who come from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Gambia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Syria are between 20 and 51 years old. In the program Daimler is working with the German Federal Employment Agency and Job Centers.

Michael Bock hands over management to Christian Boucke

Michael Bock hands over management to Christian Boucke
Stuttgart, Oct 23, 2015 - Change of leadership after almost 10 successful years: With effect from 1 December, Michael Bock, Director of Mercedes-Benz Classic and Customer Centre, will take over the management of Sport and Lifestyle Marketing at Mercedes-Benz. Bock will be succeeded by Christian Boucke, the previous Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH.

Daimler AG releases Board of Management Member for Integrity and Legal Affairs for Volkswagen AG

Daimler AG releases Board of Management Member for Integrity and Legal Affairs for Volkswagen AG
Stuttgart, Oct 16, 2015 - The Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG, Hans Dieter Pötsch, has asked the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG, Dr. Manfred Bischoff, to release the Member of the Board of Management for Integrity and Legal Affairs of Daimler AG, Dr. Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt, from her current contract, which is scheduled to run until February 28, 2017. She is to move to the Volkswagen Group as Member of the Board of Management for Integrity and Legal Affairs on January 1st, 2016.

Daimler launches internships for refugees

Daimler launches internships for refugees
Stuttgart, Oct 13, 2015 - Daimler is launching so called `bridge internships´ for refugees. As of November 9, about 40 participants will be starting fourteen-week `bridge internships´ at the Mercedes-Benz Plant in Stuttgart. The internships are organized with the German Federal Employment Agency and the Stuttgart Job Center. The refugees will learn basic practical skills for work in industrial production and will attend German courses every day. The participants will be selected at the end of October by the German Federal Employment Agency and the Stuttgart Job Center.

The Supervisory Board of Daimler AG is to propose a further term of office for Dr. Manfred Bischoff at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting

The Supervisory Board of Daimler AG is to propose a further term of office for Dr. Manfred Bischoff at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
Stuttgart (Germany), Oct 1, 2015 - In its meeting on October 1, 2015, the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG decided to propose to the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of Daimler AG that Dr. Manfred Bischoff be reelected to the Supervisory Board for a further period of office.

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