Mercedes-Benz Financial is a full-service automotive finance company that exclusively provides Mercedes-Benz dealers and their customers with attractive finance products that mirror the quality and broad scope of the Mercedes-Benz product range.

With 10,800 people in 100 offices across 39 countries, and a portfolio of more than $123 billion, Mercedes-Benz Financial is an integral part of the third largest financial services provider in the world - DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas LLC.

Like corporations around the world that are making a commitment to corporate social responsibility, Mercedes-Benz Financial places great emphasis on giving back. It is this driving principle that has inspired their partnership with EO to support Emerging Entrepreneur programs.
 
"Mercedes-Benz Financial" believes that EO's initiatives will help communities around the world prosper through economic development." said Jurgen Rochert, vice president, Mercedes-Benz Financial.  "Both Mercedes-Benz Financial and EO pride themselves on innovation, passion and a commitment to excellence. I am confident that, in working together, we will help future leaders succeed."
 
This focus on using global position to advance the world at large is philanthropic, but it's also good for business. Corporate social responsibility improves market advantage as it helps a company to establish a favorable corporate image.