Standard Chartered taps Talwar as CEO

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Standard Chartered PLC has named Rana Talwar as its new chief executive officer to replace retiring Malcolm Williamson. Talwar joined Standard Chartered as group executive heading corporate and consumer banking in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia in April 1997. Talwar will take on to his new position effective October 1, 1998, while Williamson, who will retire in late 1998, will stay on the board in a non-executive position. Talwar was a former head of retail banking in North America and Europe at Citicorp before he joined Standard Chartered. The company has assets of GBP47 billion, or $76.93 billion.

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Names Rana Talwar as its new chief executive officer to replace retiring Malcolm Williamson

United Kingdom, Commercial Banks, Commercial Banking, Standard Chartered PLC, Article

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Norske Skog pushes out president, CEO Oksum

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Chief Executive Officer and President Jan Oksum, Norske Skogindstrier ASA of Norway has been asked to resign the forest products company. Reasons cited have been poor economic performance with a net loss of 997 million Kroner in the fourth quarter, down from a profit of 545 million Kroner, last year. Vidar Lerstad has been appointed acting chief executive officer and president until a replacement can be found.

Norway, LUMBER AND WOOD PRODUCTS, Forest products, Forest products industry, Company overview, Oksum, Jan, Norske Skog

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InBev taps Brazilian Brito as CEO

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Carlos Brito has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, InBev S.A. of Belgium succeeding John Brock. InBev S.A. shares increased 2.2 percent to 36.51 Euros ($43.35) at the news. The beverage industry giant is the largest brewer worldwide.

Belgium, Beverages, Beverage industry, Company Profile, InBev S.A., Brito, Carlos

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