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Brad Banducci’s resignation: The ultimate self-checkout
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Woolworths boss resigns following a poorly handled media appearance and a series of PR disasters, highlighting the crucial need for media training for CEOs.
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7 in 10 tech employees are considering quitting, survey finds
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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New study predicts that businesses could lose 7 out of 10 tech employees in the next year, as pandemic reshapes job market.
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Huawei Board member retires after eight years
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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The Hon. John Brumby AO says it was a pleasure to serve on the Board with colleagues from Australia and China.
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Intel CEO resigns after ‘consensual relationship’ with employee
Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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Intel’s board has named chief financial officer Robert Swan as the interim chief executive officer, effective immediately.
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One of New Zealand’s largest companies farewells CEO
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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CEO of SKY TV in New Zealand, John Fellet, has announced his retirement as the company secures exclusive rights to all HBO content.
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EXCLUSIVE: Dicker Data waves goodbye to long-serving marketing manager
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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Annan Song, Dicker Data NZ marketing manager, resigned last week after 10 years with the company and its predecessor, Express Data.
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Equinix CEO leaves company after 11 years over poor judgment in employee matter
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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Steve Smith resigns as Equinix CEO after 11 years due to poor judgment in an employee matter, with Peter Van Camp stepping in as interim CEO.
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Wipro India farewells long-standing exec with 'powerful voice'
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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TK Kurien, the executive vice chairman of Wipro Limited, will retire at the end of this month, the IT company has announced. #Wipro #retirement.
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FireEye confirms channel manager's resignation
Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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FireEye's ANZ channel manager, Lani Edwards, resigns after 18 months, sparking a commitment reaffirmation in cyber security progress.
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Twitter gives fired marketeers 15 minutes of fame
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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Today we awaken to the news that a wit (or wits) in the marketing department of UK retailer HMV live tweeted their ignominious exit from the company.
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Telstra head resigns from Asia campaign
Wed, 24th Oct 2012
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Telstra's Asia strategy chief, Tarek Robbiati, resigns to become CEO at Flexigroup, marking a significant shift for the firm's regional ambitions.
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Telecom’s Moutter leaves debt issuing board
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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Telecom boss Simon Moutter resigns from debt-issuing board to focus on company's core interests. CEO to lay out proposal for company early next year.
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Renaissance’s new CEO resigns
Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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A month after officially losing their Apple distribution contract, Shaun Rendell has resigned from his role as Renaissance CEO.
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Facebook staff starts exodus
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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Social networking site battles loss of talent and plummeting valuations in the aftermath of its poor financial results.
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Tuesday Talk: Mayer’s brilliance lies in the basic
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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Three weeks, two executive resignations and a pregnancy later and new Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is still at the helm...
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Yahoo CEO accused of falsifying qualifications - Updated
Wed, 9th May 2012
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Yahoo's new CEO, Scott Thompson, faces scrutiny as he's accused of falsifying qualifications, igniting a storm amongst shareholders.
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New RIM boss admits challenges are 'significant'
Fri, 30th Mar 2012
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RIM's new CEO Thorsten Heins labels company risks as 'significant', amidst a 19% revenue dip and high-profile resignations.
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Call of Duty creative strategist resigns
Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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Robert Bowling departs as Creative Strategist of Call of Duty, hinting at exploring broader opportunities in the gaming world.
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Yahoo! co-founder Jerry Yang resigns from board
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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One-time CEO severs all ties after nearly 17 years. Carol Bartz was also fired after a short time at the helm.
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Renaissance obtains short-term bank boost
Tue, 29th Nov 2011
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Finances covered to May 2012, but business will need to see 'a substantial improvement in trading performance'.