Steve Jobs has just resigned as CEO of Apple and will be replaced by Tim Cook. Tim Cook was previously the company’s chief operating officer (COO). Jobs will continue to stay on the Apple Board as Chairman. Since January 17th[1], Jobs has been on medical leave. Steve Jobs’ Letter to the Board and Community To the Apple Board of Directors...
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Watkinson (credit: SacBee) Here’s a press release from Emgold, combining the CEO and chief operating officer roles to cut costs. It shows that Emgold is betting its corporate future on re-opening the Idaho-Maryland Mine, with David Watkinson at the helm: “Emgold Mining Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David G. Watkinson as president and chief executive of...
Burger King® announced today industry veteran Tom Curtis will be appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Burger King Americas, joining the leadership team to oversee field operations, restaurant development and restaurant operations. Mr. Curtis joins Burger King from industry giant Domino’s where he built an impressive 35-year career and most recently served as Executive Vice President, U.S. Operations and Support,...
Succession planning is one of those activities that lots of organizations talk about but few seem to do very well. I was thinking about this last week when reading a press release about how the Board of Directors of the Men’s Wearhouse had just “approved a succession plan which will bring about an orderly transition… Succession Planning: It’s Good to...
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