http://http://www.boyden.com Boyden Media Files en-us Copyright ©2013 Boyden Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:00:02 EST Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:00:02 EST Boyden http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.boyden.com/media/7425/13562/panasonic_ceo_highlights/index.html Despite the sustained economic crisis in Europe, global electronics company Panasonic has been enjoying relative success here. As Laurent Abadie, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Europe said, "We are doing quite well in Europe in consumer electronics". Unlike many of its neighbours in the region, Panasonic Europe’s sales did not decline in the fiscal year which ended in March, and it has no plans to cut staff within the next 12 months. Industry Insights http://www.boyden.com/media/7425/13562/panasonic_ceo_highlights/index.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.boyden.com/media/7423/13562/facebook_lures_apple_alu/index.html While the executive hiring has not yet been made public, social media giant Facebook has hired former Apple executive Richard Williamson. As Director of Engineering, Williamson will manage Facebook’s expanding mobile software group as it makes a push to bolster its presence on mobile platforms – one of the most promising areas for growth, and a strategic priority for CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Apple let Williamson go last year following the mapping software debacle. Industry Insights http://www.boyden.com/media/7423/13562/facebook_lures_apple_alu/index.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.boyden.com/media/7417/12820/boydens_leadership_serie/index.html Boyden's Leadership Series features an in-depth interview with Paul Yanover, President of Fandango, the nation’s leading moviegoer destination and an NBCUniversal company. The discussion is part one of a Boyden Leadership Series entertainment/media special edition. News Releases http://www.boyden.com/media/7417/12820/boydens_leadership_serie/index.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.boyden.com/media/7415/28/a_discussion_with_fandan/index.html In the interview, Mr. Yanover discusses competition in the multiplatform world of consumer entertainment, the NBCUniversal tie-in, how kids and teens provide all the clues for predicting the evolution of digital entertainment, the mosaic of the right team, and putting passion over “gaming” the system in a career plan. Leadership Series http://www.boyden.com/media/7415/28/a_discussion_with_fandan/index.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.boyden.com/media/7419/13562/bristolmyers_squibb_appo/index.html Global biopharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb announced that Francis Cuss will succeed Elliott Sigal as Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer on July 1 after Sigal retires. Cuss joined the company as a Senior Vice President in 2003, and has demonstrated ability to drive significant change and create value at the SVP level. Bristol-Myers Squibb has consistently been rated a leading research organisation based on cycle times, success rates and costs. Industry Insights http://www.boyden.com/media/7419/13562/bristolmyers_squibb_appo/index.html Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.boyden.com/media/7406/13562/executive_hiring_news_lo/index.html The world’s third largest platinum producer, Lonmin Plc., has hired Ben Magara for its top executive job. Magara is currently head of engineering and capital projects at Anglo American Platinum Ltd. (Amplats), but will join Lonmin on July 1. He faces formidable challenges, as Lonmin is undergoing a restructuring meant to lower costs following a $698 million annual loss in 2012. Magara has 22 years of experience in the South African mining industry. Industry Insights http://www.boyden.com/media/7406/13562/executive_hiring_news_lo/index.html Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.boyden.com/media/7404/13562/crossing_the_line_a_mark/index.html As digital technology and big data have come to play a major role in marketing, the lines between marketing and IT functions have blurred. With regards to executive talent, there is tremendous value to be found at the intersection of the two. Katrina Lane, EVP of Consumer Cards & Experiences at American Express, moved from VP of Channel Marketing to SVP and Chief Technology Officer at Caesars Entertainment prior to her current role. Industry Insights http://www.boyden.com/media/7404/13562/crossing_the_line_a_mark/index.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.boyden.com/media/7397/13562/sun_life_ceo_steering_th/index.html Dean Connor, CEO of the global financial services company Sun Life Financial, recently unveiled a plan to increase earnings by shifting the company’s focus from insurance to wealth management. While Sun Life is generally associated with life insurance, Connor believes that by making this shift, the company can realise ambitious plans for growth. Sun Life also plans to expand in the ASEAN region, where a thriving middle class is creating a substantial market for retirement-related services. Industry Insights http://www.boyden.com/media/7397/13562/sun_life_ceo_steering_th/index.html Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.boyden.com/media/7395/13562/raytheon_restructures_ad/index.html Global defence contractor Raytheon Company has restructured its operations and awarded new executive jobs to several members of its leadership team. The company is now divided into four businesses including Intelligence, Information and Services, resulting from the integration of two other businesses. Thomas Kennedy has been named to the newly created role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, while Lynn A. Dugle has been named President of the newly formed Intelligence, Information and Services (IIS) business. Industry Insights http://www.boyden.com/media/7395/13562/raytheon_restructures_ad/index.html Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.boyden.com/media/7393/13562/executive_hiring_on_the_/index.html With the worst of the financial crisis behind it, the Australian executive search industry is making a comeback, according to a new report. The resurgence is being driven by an increasing number of companies looking to restructure and thrive in a changed, post-crisis economy. Doing so successfully will depend on hiring executive talent capable of managing change and understanding emerging markets. Thus many are putting the executive recruiting function in the hands of outside experts. Industry Insights http://www.boyden.com/media/7393/13562/executive_hiring_on_the_/index.html Tue, 9 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT