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Melbourne— DaimlerChrysler Australia has announced the appointment of David
McCarthy as Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, effective from August 14,
2006.
David McCarthy, who brings with him previous experience in large corporate
environments, has for the past six years been a freelance motoring journalist
working for various publications including Wheels magazine, BVM, and Sports Car
and Racer magazine to name a few.
“We are delighted that David is joining DaimlerChrysler leading our Corporate
Communications department. His understanding and expertise across all media
platforms will be a huge asset to the company,” said Ernst H. Lieb, President
and CEO of DaimlerChrysler Australia/Pacific.
“David’s previous experience and extensive knowledge of the automotive
industry will also be very beneficial.
“David joins DaimlerChrysler at a very exciting time with the upcoming launch
of the Dodge brand into Australia, as well as a windfall of new models for the
Mercedes-Benz brand,” continued Lieb.
David McCarthy will be responsible for overseeing communications for all
DaimlerChrysler brands and will work closely with the new President and CEO, Mr.
Wolfgang Schrempp, as well as Horst von Sanden, Managing Director for Mercedes
Car Group, Gerry Jenkins, Managing Director for Chrysler Group and Ken Matthews,
Managing Director of Commercial Vehicles.
DaimlerChrysler Australia/Pacific is the importer and wholesaler for a range
of passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Within the region DaimlerChrysler is
the umbrella brand for an exciting portfolio of both new and long-established
businesses including Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, smart, Maybach,
Freightliner and Sterling.
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