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Sandberg's Exit Comes Under
Shadow of Company Probe

THE RUNDOWN

Jun 3, 2022 11:41 AM CDT

Sandberg's Exit Comes Under Shadow of Company Probe

As Meta looks into alleged misuse of company resources, others debate her legacy

(Newser) - As the dust starts to settle on the Wednesday announcement of Sheryl Sandberg's farewell as chief operating officer of Facebook, now known as Meta, the inevitable "But why, really?" is being bandied about. Sandberg, 52, will remain on the company's board of directors and has said she'...

Citigroup CEO
Steps Down

Oct 16, 2012 7:57 AM CDT

Citigroup CEO Steps Down

Vikram Pandit, COO John Havens out; Michael Corbat to take over

(Newser) - Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit is leaving his post effective immediately, to be replaced by the bank's Europe, Middle East, and Africa head, Michael Corbat, Reuters reports. Chief operating officer John Havens is also stepping down, notes the AP . "Now is the right time for someone else to take...

29-Year-Old SEC Honcho
Came From Goldman

Oct 16, 2009 2:08 PM CDT

29-Year-Old SEC Honcho Came From Goldman

New COO Adam Storch did 'business intelligence' at connected Wall Street bank

(Newser) - The first person named to the new chief operating officer position in the SEC’s enforcement division is a 29-year-old whiz kid who previously worked at uber-connected Goldman Sachs, Bloomberg reports. "Adam’s skill in technology systems, workflow process, and project management will greatly benefit the division," his...

Cost-Cutting Companies
Target No. 2 Execs

Sep 21, 2009 8:27 AM CDT

Cost-Cutting Companies Target No. 2 Execs

Corporations eliminate second-in-command roles to save on costs

(Newser) - Cost-cutting at American's largest corporations is hitting the executive suite, with CEOs rolling up their sleeves to take on more day-to-day responsibilities and laying off their No. 2s. In the 18 months leading up to June 2009, 40 major companies eliminated COOs or presidents, the Wall Street Journal notes, while...

Facebook Poaches COO From Google

Mar 4, 2008 3:35 PM CST

Facebook Poaches COO From Google

Social networking site recruits big gun to stem growing pains

(Newser) - Facebook has hired the Google VP who handles virtually all advertising sales in a bid to ease the hiccups the rapidly expanding networking site is encountering. New COO Sheryl Sandberg, one of Silicon Valley's top female execs, denied that Google's plummeting stock price motivated the move, the Wall Street Journal...