Two of Apple’s top executives are leaving the company: Scott Forstall, who has overseen the iOS platform that runs the iPhone and iPad, will leave Apple next year, and John Browett, Senior Vice President of retail, is leaving sooner, ...
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US-based HeartSine Technologies has appointed Declan O'Mahoney as the company's new chief executive officer (CEO). Previously, O'Mahoney served as CEO at Firecomms, where he attracted major investments from Irish, European and ...
US based BioData, a developer of scientific digital tools, has named Adam Sartiel as the company's new chief executive officer (CEO). Supported by Digital Science, a technology company of Macmillan Publishers, the company has developed a ...
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Blue Medical, a provider of cardiovascular devices, has named Noel Coopmans as the company's new chief executive officer (CEO). Blue Medical CFO and CTO Ronald Horvers said, "His results-oriented approach, entrepreneurial spirit and ...
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FBL Financial has appointed James (Jim) Brannen to the position of chief executive officer, after serving as interim chief executive officer for two months at the company. The current vice president of finance Donald (Don) Seibel has been ...
One of the UK’s largest own-label cake and pastry manufacturers has been snapped up by a private equity firm in GBP 23.5M management buy-in deal (MBI). McCambridge's cake division bakes one in 10 of every retail pre-packed ...
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Chiquita Brands International has swung to a first-half loss as a drop in sales and higher sourcing costs hit profits. In the six months to the end of June, the US produce giant booked a net loss of US$6m compared to earnings of $102m ...
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Government IT reformers have criticised the Cabinet Office's plans to give chief procurement officer Bill Crothers a more prominent position within the IT leadership team. Sources told Computer Weekly they were concerned the move could ...
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Ocado today (26 June) said first-half profit before tax was "in line" with last year as the group booked a jump in sales. The UK online retailer booked pre-tax profit of GBP0.2m (US$0.3m) on gross sales which were up 12% to GBP332.3m. ...
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French retail giant Carrefour has booked an increase in first-half sales, driven by growth in emerging markets, notably in Latin America. Growth in Latin America and Asia boosted sales for Carrefour in the six-month period as group sales ...
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Nick Bunker, the head of Kraft Foods' businesses in the UK and Ireland, is to become CEO of United Biscuits recently-separated snacks unit. United Biscuits said today (6 August) Bunker would become chief executive of KP Snacks on 1 ...
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UK convenience retailer Costcutter has appointed a new chief executive, with Darcy Willson-Rymer replacing Nick Ivel. Willson-Rymer was the former boss at gift retailer Clinton Cards, which went into administration earlier this ...
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Life and business underwriter Erie Insurance has named Brad Postema as senior vice president and chief investment officer. The US insurer stated that Postema will be responsible for the investment planning of Erie Insurance Exchange, its ...
Pathwork Diagnostics, a developer of oncology diagnostics assays, has named Lee McCracken as the company's new chief executive officer (CEO). Pathwork Diagnostics board chairman Peter Klemm said,"Lee, with his considerable leadership and ...
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Online insurance provider DentalPlans.com has appointed Robert Solarana as the company's chief financial officer (CFO). Solarana is a finance and accounting executive, who has experience of building strong teams, partnering with ...
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