CEO Selections: November 9, 2007
American Machine Tool Distributors' AssnRockville, MDPeter Borden, previously President at Walker Machinery and a former AMTDA chairman. AMTDA: 301/738-1200 Arizona BioIndustry AssnPhoenix, AZC. Robert Eaton, previously President at MdBio. The Cotton BoardMemphis, TNDrayton Campbell Mayers, who previously held positions implementing programs alliances and
Read MoreSenior Staff Appointments: November 9, 2007
Government Relations/Public Policy Jonathan Gold joins the $25 million budget National Retail Federation as vice president for supply chain and customs policy. In this new role, Gold will represent the organization before Congress and the administration on supply chain and customs issues impacting the retail industry. Gold comes to NRF after serving as policy analyst in the Office of Policy and Planning for U.S. Customs and Border Protection at
Read MoreBefore firing staff, practice due diligence
Youre Fired. It sounds so easy for Donald Trump to say when he dismisses employees on his hit show, The Apprentice. The fired person simply leaves the room, and Trump never expects to see or hear from them again especially not in court. But in the real world organizations are not immune to employment lawsuits, but proper planning can decrease the chances of being called into court.
Read MoreHeidrick & Struggles income jumps 44 percent
Net income at executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. jumped nearly 44 percent in the third quarter 2007 to $16.1 million, or 84 cents a share, up from $11.2 million, or 60 cents, a year ago. The Chicago-based firm reported a 30.7 percent hike in net revenue to $162.9 million from $124.6 million in the 2006 third quarter. In a press release, the firm said that changes in foreign currency exchange rates generated four percentage points of the growth. Total revenue increased to $169.6 million from $130.9 million.
Read MoreLending crisis rallies trade groups
We are the first to acknowledge that the end is not in immediate sight.
Read More