DaimlerChrysler Canada Announces Executive Changes

WINDSOR, ON, June 13 - DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. today announced management changes at its Windsor headquarters. Effective July 1, Steven J. Landry, currently President, CEO and Chairman of DaimlerChrysler Canada, will assume the position of Vice-President - Sales and Field Operations, DaimlerChrysler Corporation in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Landry will be responsible for sales and field operations in the U.S. and will remain as Chairman of DaimlerChrysler Canada. A new President and CEO of DaimlerChrysler Canada will be named in the near future.Further, David Buckingham, 39, is appointed to the position of Vice-President, Sales, effective immediately. Buckingham is an 18-year veteran of DaimlerChrysler Canada's sales organization, most recently serving as Senior Manager, Eastern Business Center Operations in Mississauga. In the position of Vice-President, Sales, Mr. Buckingham will be responsible for all Canadian sales, franchise development and service operations and will report to the President and CEO of DaimlerChrysler Canada. Former Vice-President, Bernie Clement left the company in May to become President of Pembina Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Winnipeg, Manitoba."Returning to Canada has been a wonderful experience for me, and I look forward to continuing to play a strategic role in Canadian operations as I move to lead the company's sales and field operations in the U.S.," said Steven Landry. "I am also proud to announce that David Buckingham will lead our sales organization. David has worked his way up through our organization and thus brings great first-hand experience working with our dealers and in diverse markets."David and his team have an opportunity to build DaimlerChrysler Canada's sales momentum, and successfully launch a host of new products. His expertise in sales, field operations and dealer relations will be critical to keeping our momentum in the marketplace going strong."Since joining the company in 1988 as a sales trainee, Mr. Buckingham has worked in the Toronto and Calgary markets, as well as the Windsor headquarters. He has a business administration degree from the University of Calgary.Through the end of May, DaimlerChrysler Canada's sales are up 9.4 percent.