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eBay Names CEO From Its Own Ranks

Donahoe set to take over as auction site predicts weak growth

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 23, 2008 6:12 PM CST

(Newser) – EBay today named John Donahoe to replace Meg Whitman, who will retire in March, as CEO, the Wall Street Journal reports. Donahoe’s ascension from president of the firm's auction business comes as the company is attempting to transform that aspect of its operations, which... Read full story »

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