DaimlerChrysler Services and the Chrysler Group Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion with a Keynote Address from N. Charles Anderson

* Anderson, the Detroit Urban League's President and CEO, Discusses the Role of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace * DaimlerChrysler Services African-American Network Celebrates One-Year Anniversary * Forum for Open Dialogue

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 9 -- DaimlerChrysler Services North America's African- American Network (DSAAN), together with the DaimlerChrysler African-American Network, celebrate diversity and inclusion.

To highlight DSAAN's first anniversary, noted civil rights advocate N. Charles Anderson, President and CEO of the Detroit Urban League, will speak at the DaimlerChrysler Services North America headquarters on Thursday, June 10. Anderson will share his vision regarding the role of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the current activities and interests of the Detroit Urban League.

"DSAAN is an important channel for DaimlerChrysler Services in raising awareness of the issues affecting employees inside and outside the company," said Juergen Walker, President and CEO, DaimlerChrysler Services North America. "It provides employees with a platform that elevates concerns and facilitates open and constructive dialogue. Such a dialogue helps to build upon our inclusive work environment while celebrating diversity."

DSAAN is one of DaimlerChrysler Services employee resource groups that act as a catalyst to ingrain processes, weaving diversity and inclusion into the corporate fabric. They focus on helping African-American employees develop their potential, while inspiring and nurturing African-American careers and professional development.

About DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC

DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC provides brand-specific financing for automotive dealers' inventories and their retail consumers and does business as Chrysler Financial and Mercedes-Benz Credit. As DaimlerChrysler Services Truck Finance it also finances commercial vehicles for affiliate products such as Freightliner, Sterling and Western Star. The company serves as the headquarters for the operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico and has over 5,500 employees who manage a portfolio of $85 billion with nearly five million contracts. DaimlerChrysler Services North America is a member of the DaimlerChrysler Services Group, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, which operates in 39 countries with an employee base exceeding 10,800 and a global portfolio of $123 billion. DaimlerChrysler Services is one of the leading financial services companies worldwide.

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