• M. Bischoff, S. Torok and U. Walker appointed as DaimlerChrysler representatives
• Final approval at the MMC-Annual General Meeting in June, 2000
• Juergen E. Schrempp: "The final talks with MMC are on schedule"

Stuttgart/Tokyo - DaimlerChrysler and Mitsubishi appointed Manfred Bischoff (58), Steven A. Torok (48) and Ulrich W. Walker (48) as future board members for the MMC Board of Management which will have 10 members in total. The final approval for the company's appointees will be at the Annual General Meeting on the 27th of June, 2000.

In addition to his current position, Manfred Bischoff will be responsible for strategic partnerships and alliances in Asia. His focus will be on DaimlerChrysler's alliance with Mitsubishi. Dieter Zetsche remains responsible for the Asian region.

Steven A. Torok, currently Vice President Sales and Marketing Operations and Business Strategy for DaimlerChrysler

(May 25, 2000)