A civil rights icon finds a new arena: the drug industry
After four decades of fighting for civil liberties, Ralph Neas is now the top advocate for the Generic Pharmaceutical Association Leading a drug industry trade group might seem to be an unlikely job for a nationally known civil rights figure, but Ralph Neas, new president and CEO of the Generic Pharmaceutical Association, has fashioned a long career from a seemingly unlikely background.
Read MoreCEOs career trajectory is something of a chain reaction
After a delicate transition, president and CEO of Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates faces multiple industry challenges
Read MoreCourt reporters promotes Cudahy to CEO position
Cudahy Jim Cudahy, senior director of marketing and communications at the National Court Reporters Association, will become executive director and CEO of the $8 million-revenue group June 1.
Read MoreFederal judge invalidates new NLRB union election rule
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Coalition for a Democratic Workplace prevail in lawsuit, but judge did not rule on merits In a victory for industry groups, a federal judge on May 15 invalidated the National Labor Relations Boards new union election rule, finding that the board lacked a quorum when it approved the rule with just two members present.
Read MoreKimmel leaving DMA to join marketing firm
Kimmel Larry Kimmel has resigned from New York City-based Direct Marketing Association after less than two years as president and CEO.
Read MoreInside Compensation: Lobbyist salaries (Page 1)
The top 100 lobbyist salaries report lists the highest paid non-CEO staffer who is a federally registered lobbyist in a tax- exempt organization. Compensation figures are derived from IRS documents for tax years ending 2010 and early 2011.
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