Chrysler Group Names New Executive

Ronald E. Kolka to Vice President - Corporate Financial Control

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 17 -- The DaimlerChrysler Board of Management today announced the appointment of Ronald E. Kolka as Vice President at the Chrysler Group.

Ronald E. Kolka, formerly Director - U.S. Sales and Marketing Financial Control, has been appointed Vice President - Corporate Financial Control, effective January 1, 2005. He reports to David H. Olsen, Executive Vice President and Controller, Chrysler Group.

Kolka succeeds William F. Jones Jr., who was previously appointed Vice President - Chrysler Brands Financial, DaimlerChrysler Services North America.

Kolka holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Wayne State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Michigan State University.