Dieter Zetsche
Dieter Zetsche
Dieter Zetscheis a German businessman and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars since 2006 as well as member of the company's Board since 1998...
core divisions processes production
We want our divisions to concentrate on the automotive core processes - development, production and sales.
company exciting message products stand tall
If there's one message I want to convey, it is this: exciting breakthrough products made this company and those kind of products will make our company stand tall again.
european learn reliving
Here in the European Union, we need to learn from the American experience, because if we don't, we may end up reliving it.
announcing came earlier higher industry lost major momentum plan portion sales turnaround
Industry sales actually came out higher than expected. In January, we lost some momentum in the marketplace because of the uncertainty surrounding our recovery. By announcing a major portion of our turnaround plan earlier this week, we will recapture that momentum.
agile create full objective processes unleash
Our objective is to create a lean, agile structure, with streamlined processes that will unleash DaimlerChrysler's full potential.
chrysler goal path profitable
Our goal is to put Chrysler on a path of profitable growth.
dealing excess highly immediate industry inventory market requires
The industry is dealing with a highly competitive, saturated marketplace. The combination of a softening market and an excess of inventory requires immediate action.
direction market
This really, I think, is a whole new direction this market can take.
learn
We have to learn to do the same with less, or even more with less.
adjustment defined employment extent leads situation stable success
To what extent the adjustment we are making in employment leads to a stable employment situation will be defined by our success on the market.
years long progress
DaimlerChrysler made significant progress in the year 2005, but our earnings are still not where we want them to be. We intend to grow profitably and to create added value over the long term - for the benefit of our customers, employees and shareholders.
salary feels publish
I feel it is correct to publish the salaries.
action management
Management has to be where the action is.
full-potential action process
Our objective in taking these actions is to create a lean, agile structure, with streamlined and stable processes that will unleash DaimlerChrysler's full potential.