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Artificial intelligence, big data and legal tech: DigitalLife Day @IL for lawyers, data-protection specialists and compliance managers at Daimler

Artificial intelligence, big data and legal tech: DigitalLife Day @IL for lawyers, data-protection specialists and compliance managers at Daimler
Stuttgart/Ludwigsburg, Oct 15, 2018 - How do lawyers, data-protection specialists and compliance managers approach digitization? More than 400 participants deal with this question at the Daimler DigitalLife Day @IL (Integrity and Legal) in Ludwigsburg near Stuttgart. “Companies face increasing regulation worldwide.

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.

Bodo Uebber does not intend to extend his Board of Management contract with Daimler AG

Bodo Uebber does not intend to extend his Board of Management contract with Daimler AG
Stuttgart, Germany, Oct 8, 2018 - Bodo Uebber has informed the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Manfred Bischoff, that he does not intend to extend his contract of service, which runs until the end of 2019.

Mobility of the future: Daimler opens Immendingen Test and Technology Center

Mobility of the future: Daimler opens Immendingen Test and Technology Center
Stuttgart/Immendingen , Sep 19, 2018 - Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel, Deputy Prime Minister of the federal state of Baden-Wuerttemberg Thomas Strobl and numerous guests from politics, business and administration gained an insight into the future of mobility at Daimler during the opening ceremony in Immendingen.

Daimler intensifies activities for a sustainable raw material supply chain and joins further initiatives

Daimler intensifies activities for a sustainable raw material supply chain and joins further initiatives
Stuttgart, Aug 2, 2018 - As part of the offensive for a sustainable raw material supply chain, Daimler AG joins forces with associations, organizations and competitors in a number of initiatives. The common goals are clear:

Next step in the offensive “Strong for human rights”: Mercedes-Benz Cars enhances sustainability activities for the paint raw material Glimmer

Next step in the offensive “Strong for human rights”: Mercedes-Benz Cars enhances sustainability activities for the paint raw material Glimmer
Pune/Stuttgart, Jun 21, 2018 - Mercedes-Benz Cars has taken the next step for a sustainable raw material supply chain. The company exemplarily examined the entire supply chain for mica - from the mine to the painting of vehicles in the plant.

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International organizes 2018 supplier forum: Mercedes-Benz prepares its U.S. suppliers for the next generation SUVs

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International organizes 2018 supplier forum: Mercedes-Benz prepares its U.S. suppliers for the next generation SUVs
Birmingham, Alabama (USA), Jun 11, 2018 - Purchasing- and operation leaders of Mercedes-Benz Cars and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) met with representatives from 240 suppliers at the company’s annual Supplier Forum in June.

Strong for human rights – Daimler goes on the offensive for a sustainable raw material supply chain

Strong for human rights – Daimler goes on the offensive for a sustainable raw material supply chain
Stuttgart, May 2, 2018 - Sustainability is one of the basic principles in the corporate strategy of Daimler AG, and also a measure of corporate success. As a globally active automobile manufacturer, the company is faced with industry-specific challenges.

Annual Shareholders’ Meeting approves dividend of €3.65 per share

Annual Shareholders’ Meeting approves dividend of €3.65 per share
Berlin, Germany, Apr 5, 2018 - At the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of Daimler AG in Berlin on Thursday, the shareholders approved a dividend of €3.65 per share for financial year 2017.

New accounting standards lead to amended presentation of consolidated financial statements

New accounting standards lead to amended presentation of consolidated financial statements
Stuttgart, Mar 27, 2018 - As of financial year 2018, Daimler AG will adjust its financial reporting to comply with the new standards IFRS 9 and 15. The introduction of IFRS 15 effective January 1, 2018 results in changes to revenue recognition.

Supervisory Board of Daimler AG extends contract of Renata Jungo Brüngger

Supervisory Board of Daimler AG extends contract of Renata Jungo Brüngger
Stuttgart, Feb 9, 2018 - In its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG extended the contract of service of Renata Jungo Brüngger (56) until end of 2023. Jungo Brüngger has been the Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Integrity and Legal Affairs since January 1, 2016. She joined Daimler AG as Head of the Legal Department on November 1, 2011.

Idea of employees turns into success story: Mercedes-Benz Supplier Academy enables suppliers to deliver top quality

Idea of employees turns into success story: Mercedes-Benz Supplier Academy enables suppliers to deliver top quality
Stuttgart, Jan 30, 2018 - Since the beginning of last year, Mercedes-Benz has been offering suppliers a special learning program. The Supplier Academy trains suppliers on topics such as quality assurance, processes and the requirements of Mercedes-Benz.

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.

Supervisory Board extends contract of Ola Källenius

Supervisory Board extends contract of Ola Källenius
Stuttgart, Germany, Feb 10, 2017 - In its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG extended the contract of Ola Källenius (47). Källenius has been the Board of Management Member of Daimler AG responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development since January 1, 2017.

Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard steps down from Board of Management of Daimler AG

Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard steps down from Board of Management of Daimler AG
Stuttgart, Germany, Feb 10, 2017 - Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard is to step down from the Board of Management of Daimler AG. The head of Daimler Trucks & Buses has notified the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Dr. Manfred Bischoff, and the Chairman of the Board of Management and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Dr. Dieter Zetsche, of his intention not to extend his current contract, which expires in February 2018.

Supervisory Board of Daimler AG appoints Britta Seeger as Member of the Board of Management for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales

Supervisory Board of Daimler AG appoints Britta Seeger as Member of the Board of Management for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales
Stuttgart (Germany), Jul 21, 2016 - The Supervisory Board of Daimler AG has appointed Britta Seeger (46) as Member of the Board of Management for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales, effective January 1, 2017. Britta Seeger will take over responsibility for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales from Ola Källenius (47), who will then take over Board of Management responsibility for Group Research & Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. Britta Seeger has been appointed to the Board of Management until December 31, 2019.

Daimler boosts pension assets again

Daimler boosts pension assets again
Stuttgart , Jun 29, 2016 - Daimler AG's Supervisory Board has decided to add around €1.8 billion to the company's pension assets. The pension contribution will be made in form of a transfer of the shares in Renault S.A. and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. to the pension assets of Daimler AG.

Supervisory Board appoints Ola Källenius as Member of the Board of Management for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development

Supervisory Board appoints Ola Källenius as Member of the Board of Management for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development
Stuttgart, Feb 16, 2016 - In its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG appointed Ola Källenius (46) as member of the Board of Management responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development effective from January 1, 2017. He will succeed Professor Dr. Thomas Weber (61), who will leave the company when his contract expires on December 31, 2016 by mutual agreement and at his own request. He will continue to assist the company in an advisory capacity. Källenius is currently responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales in the Board of Management.

Daimler Sets Course for the Future: Supervisory Board Extends Dieter Zetsche's Contract

Daimler Sets Course for the Future: Supervisory Board Extends Dieter Zetsche's Contract
Stuttgart, Feb 16, 2016 - In its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG extended the contract of Dieter Zetsche (62) by three years until December 31, 2019. He will remain Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars until that date.

Supervisory Board of Daimler AG appoints Renata Jungo Brüngger to the Board of Management

Supervisory Board of Daimler AG appoints Renata Jungo Brüngger to the Board of Management
Stuttgart, Dec 9, 2015 - In its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG appointed Renata Jungo Brüngger (54) to the Board of Management with effect as of January 1, 2016. She will take over responsibility for Integrity and Legal Affairs, thus succeeding to Dr. Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt. The appointment of Renata Jungo Brüngger is effective until December 31, 2018.

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.

Supervisory Board extends Hubertus Troska's contract

Supervisory Board extends Hubertus Troska's contract
Stuttgart, Germany, Feb 13, 2015 - Today, Daimler AG's Supervisory Board extended the contract of Hubertus Troska (54), the Board of Management member responsible for Greater China, until December 31, 2020.