Project planet: saving the world's poor

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It is a privilege to be involved in work related to the world's future, according to World Bank head James Wolfensohn. He emphasizes the importance of efforts to eliminate world poverty.

Interview, World Bank, Wolfensohn, James D.

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Mister fix-it: from Britain to the boardroom, the new broom at the NAB has a lot of sweeping to do

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The responsibilities of the National Australian Bank's (NAB) new chief executive, John Stewart are discussed. His role in improving NAB's risk-management procedures is examined.

Australia, Management dynamics, Executive changes & profiles, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Chief executive officers, Company business management, National Australia Bank Ltd., Stewart, John

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Architect of ideas tries a different strategy

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Westpac Strategy Dir Helen Nugent will resign from the company when she reaches 50 years of age to pursue work as a non-executive director. During her four years at Westpac, she was the only woman bank employee who reported directly to the managing director. She helped the bank become a sponsor of the 2000 Olympics and the bank's share price has doubled to $9.30 Australian during her tenure.

Commercial Banking, Commercial banks, Westpac Banking Corp., WBK, Nugent, Helen

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