Former Enron CEO Jeff Skilling is set to be released from prison by 2018 because of an agreement with federal prosecutors.
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NN Appoints New CEO
NN appoints Richard Holder as its new CEO. There is a new CEO for NN and the new appointee is Richard Holder to be effective on June 3, 2013. Holder is replacing Roderick Baty, who is retiring from the office.
Bloomberg Terminal Access Deplored
Bloomberg news reporters had access to personal information of those using the news service, leading to ethical issues as to its use.
Hess Splits CEO and Chairman Seat
Hess, in a move to address criticisms, splits the position of CEO from Chairman. In a bold move, Hess Corp would be splitting the roles of chairman and chief executive officer in its annual shareholders meeting next week.
Swatch appoints Nayla Hayek to head Harry Winston
Harry Winston is now a Swatch unit to be headed by Nayla Hayek, daughter of Swatch group founder Nicolas Hayek.
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MaRS welcomes Salim Teja as ICE Sector Program Managing Director. In an announcement from the MaRS Discovery District, it was happy to disclose the appointment Salim Teja as the ICE Sector Program's Managing Director.
Ivan Menezes replaces Paul Walsh as the new CEO of Diageo. The globe's largest spirits distiller, Diageo, has announced that Ivan Menezes would become the new Chief Executive Officer of the company replacing Paul Walsh.
Buffett denies speculation that Suntech is in the list of acquisitions of MidAmerican Energy. The chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett has indicated that he has no plans to purchase Suntech Power Holdings Co.
The proposal to either split the CEO and Chairman position or impose more oversight of the CEO-Chairman subject to approval by JP Morgan shareholders.
Vietnam's foreign exchange decline now reversing. In a report from Reuters, it was disclosed that the inflows of foreign investments to Vietnam had already reached US$2.
Orsi, arrested for the India helicopter scam, was released pending trial. Former Finmeccanica CEO has been released from jail pending trial on charges of corruption next month.
Asian nations issue statement to avoid mistakes that lead to 1997 currency crisis. Major regional economies in Asia need to be on guard against execssive risks and asset bubbles boosted by efforts of central banks efforts to build economic growth.
Ray Irani bids adieu to Occidental. Occidental Petroleum Corporation's Chairman Ray Irani was ousted from his position as Chairman last Saturday by the shareholders of the firm.
Credit Suisse files suit against former employee that jumped ship to rival Goldman Sachs. Credit Suisse Group AG has filed suit against its former vice president for emerging markets group on the grounds she stole confidential documents and trade secrets prior to her transfer to Goldman Sachs.
