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My Evolving Mindset on the CEO as Rock Star

Posted Wed, 2013-05-01 07:24 by Paula Rosenblum

When politicians say their opinion on a particular subject has “evolved” you know you’re about to hear a complete flip-flop. I suppose it’s easier than saying “I was wrong.”

Einstein Bros CEO O'Neill on Growing Brand

Posted Tue, 2013-04-02 07:20 by Ike Clarke

Jeff O'Neill is president and CEO of the Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., which has around 800 restaurants under three bagel brands, the largest of which is Einstein Bros. Bagels.

Groupon CEO's Unusually Candid Resignation Letter

Posted Mon, 2013-03-04 21:28 by Sam Blake

Andrew Mason, founder and CEO of Groupon, tendered his resignation late last week.

True Value Tops Store-Owner Chains in Loyalty

Posted Fri, 2013-02-22 07:28 by Don Sniegowski

True Value employee serves a customer

NEW YORK — The True Value brand is ranked among the best brands when it comes to consumer perception of trustworthiness in the home improvement retailing sector.

Pizza Inn Names Coleman Interim CEO

Posted Fri, 2012-06-08 16:20 by BMM

DALLAS — Pizza Inn Holdings Inc (Nasdaq:PZZI) announced Tuesday that it has appointed an interim CEO, Clinton J. Coleman. He replaces Charles R.

Burger King CEO Calls British Women Ugly, English Food Bad

Posted Mon, 2011-03-14 02:10 by Bob Frankman
Bernardo Hess
Bernardo Hees, CEO of Burger King Holdings, photo/exame.com

The new CEO Bernardo Hees of fast food chain Burger King said publicly that British food was terrible and their women ugly.

Rise of Interim CEOs

Posted Sat, 2011-01-01 15:14 by Darnelle White
Franchise cartoon on what is a franchisor CEO?

A number of franchising firms have turned to interim CEOs for change and growth.

Liberty Tax CEO Talks Mergers and Associations

Posted Wed, 2010-10-27 12:48 by BMM

VIRGINIA BEACH — In this second and final part of an interview with Liberty Tax Service's CEO John Hewitt, he discusses the importance of franchisee associations when it comes to franchisor buyouts.

Leadership Skills Needed During a Crisis

Posted Tue, 2008-11-04 11:49 by Darnelle White
Clarke Murphy, who heads the CEO search practice for Russell Reynolds, one of the top executive search firms, speaks about the leadership skills necessary to manage large firms through extraordinary times.