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Mark Jackson Appointed GM, Information Technology For Mercedes-Benz

2 August 1999

Mark Jackson Appointed General Manager, Information Technology For Mercedes-Benz USA MARK JACKSON OF MERCEDES-BENZ Mark Jackson, General Manager, Information Technology, Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc.[HD] MONTVALE, NJ USA 08/02/1999    

    MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 2 -- Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. (MBUSA)
announced the appointment of Mark Jackson to general manager, information
technology at the company's Montvale, N.J., headquarters.  Jackson replaces
Vince Morrotti, who has joined DaimlerChrysler in Auburn Hills, Mich., as
director of enterprise programs and leadership.
    (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990802/NYM058 )
    In his new position, Jackson will be MBUSA's chief information officer and
will be responsible for planning, organizing and managing all activities and
resources relative to information technology for the company.
    Jackson brings 18 years of diverse business experience in information
systems, procurement, finance and accounting.  His most recent position was
senior manager, transportation systems and e-business solutions for
DaimlerChrysler, Auburn Hills.
    Jackson began his automotive career with the former Chrysler Corp. in
1986, where held a number of positions of increasing responsibility in
accounting, finance, procurement & supply, and information technology
management.  Jackson began his professional career in 1981 with ANR Pipeline
Co., in Detroit, Mich.
    Jackson holds a B.A. degree in finance from Western Michigan University
and an MBA from Wayne State University.
    Jackson has been active in the metropolitan Detroit community with such
organizations as the United Way; YMCA; Junior Achievement; P.A.L.; Volunteers
of America; and Word of Faith International.
    A native of Michigan, Jackson has relocated to New Jersey with his wife
and two children.