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EBay Honcho Whitman to Step Down

High-profile CEO preparing for retirement, insiders say

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 22, 2008 3:50 AM CST

(Newser) – Meg Whitman is getting ready step down as eBay chief executive, the Wall Street Journal reports. She has been delegating more of her responsibilities, insiders tell the Journal, and preparing for a successor to take charge. Whitman has been at the helm of eBay... Read full story »

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