Birgit Spark

Development of a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) training strategy and integration in Daimler global strategy and purpose Creation of trainings and tools (e.g. digital toolbox, apps, knowledge center) Qualification of different employee groups Consultancy of company divisions on D&I implementation concepts Institutionalizing of global training workgroup Project Management e.g. Pride, gender equity or digital accessibility Cooperation with external D&I associations and learning organizations

Global professionalization of Daimler and Daimler Financial Services retail organizations in financial products and services Development and implementation of a global financial services sales training strategy and relevant content Cross-divisional development of global dealer training standards and implementation of the respective consultancies, trainings and measurement tools Set-up of a global Learning Management System Establishment of a worldwide trainer community and their certification

Development of new dealer financing products Initiation of cash flow and stock support measures Evaluation of pricing efficiencies Integration of Financial Services topics into brand global network projects, e.g. revision of dealer contract standards, development of liquidity support measures Consultancy of local Financial Services companies on dealer related topics

Set up of Shared Service concept to standardize wholesale products, processes, and systems Europe-wide; lead of all wholesale financing shared services projects; set-up of center of competence with project, change management and user help desk facilities; definition of best practise solutions with all involved countries

Build-up of the financial services organisation in Hong Kong to develop market entry in China and engage in HK business; joint-venture set-up; due-diligence study development for market entry in China; negotiations with China government entities; customer and dealer aquisition for automotive and non-automotive business in Hong Kong; development of all financing and leasing programs as well as marketing campaigns; set-up of back-office including all reporting and planning

Participation in build-up of remarketing team; implementation of a marketing campaign for auction sales; contribution to development and implementation of pricing models for all remarketing programs; se-tup of a re-exportation program for used cars; preparation of strategic plans for various American countries

Purchasing Department: Evaluation of Chinese supply industry for possible industrialization projects and development of industrialization plans; Finance & Controlling Department: Definition of a profit controlling concept for countries with general distributorships; Sales & Distribution Department: Preparation of the distribution strategy for China; Controlling Department in a factory: implementation of a personnel controlling concept