Career: May 25, 1995 Appointed Chairman of Daimler-Benz AG. 5/1989 - 5/1995 Took over as Chairman and CEO of Deutsche Aerospace AG (now Daimler-Benz Aerospace) and Board Member of Daimler-Benz AG. During this period Daimler-Benz Aerospace became the largest aerospace enterprise in Europe. 1/1987 - 12/1988 Deputy Member of Management Board of Daimler-Benz AG responsible for commercial vehicle division. 1984 - 86 Vice-President and then President of Management Board of Mercedes-Benz of South Africa. 1982 - 84 President of Euclid Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, USA (100% subsidiary of Daimler-Benz AG and manufacturer of heavy-duty vehicles). 1974 - 82 Mecedes-Benz South Africa (then UCDD), management position in service division; from 1980 Board Member responsible for engineering 1967 - 74 Various responsibilites at Daimler-Benz AG head offices, Stuttgart. Background: Born September 15, 1944, in Freiburg, Germany. Education Mercedes-Benz, Freiburg - apprenticeship as motor mechanic. Engineering Degree. Personal: Married with two sons. Hobbies: Mountain Trekking, Jogging, Jazz and Classical Music.
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