DaimlerChrysler Services North America Appoints New Director of Communications and Corporate Marketing
DaimlerChrysler Services North America appointed James Ryan the new director of communications and corporate marketing of DaimlerChrysler Services Americas.
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- DaimlerChrysler Services North America appointed James Ryan the new director of communications and corporate marketing of DaimlerChrysler Services Americas. Ryan now reports to Klaus Entenmann, president and CEO of DaimlerChryslerServices Americas.
Ryan succeeded Martin Geers, who was recently appointed vice president of global communications for DaimlerChrysler Financial Services AG.
Ryan is now responsible for internal communications, public relations, community relations, corporate marketing, event marketing, corporate identity and marketing communications for DaimlerChrysler Services North America.
Ryan, previously senior manager of corporate communications and public relations, is succeeded by Stephan Koller.
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