Paul Anderson, Broken Hill Proprietary, Australia

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Broken Hill Proprietary, the Australian-based mining, exploration and steel firm, has undergone radical change under the leadership of its chief executive officer Paul Anderson. Anderson, who took over the company in late 1998, consolidated the firm's scattered operations around the world. However, the company continues to face challenges, particularly in its attempt to sell its 52% share in OK Tedi, the biggest copper mine in the world, which could become a long-term liability for the company.

Australia, Mining, Mining & Extractive Industries, Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd.

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Venture capitalist's aggressive style jolts Poland

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Elektrim has shifted its business focus to Internet-related business services under the leadership of chief executive officer Barbara Lundberg. Since taking over Poland's flagship conglomerate in 1999, Lundberg had successfully obtained nearly $2 billion from investors and partners. She had also reduced its workforce by 15,000 employees and disposed nearly 80 of its businesses.

On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Poland, Internet services, Elektrim

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Changes at Olive Garden have chain living 'la dolce vita'

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Orlando, FL-based Olive Garden Restaurants has been shuttling its waiters, managers, executives and kitchen workers to Italy to immerce them in Italian culture. The restaurant chain has schooled its staff in winemaking, olive oil production and the traditions of the Italian kitchen. The investment has paid off since Olive Garden's revenue, profit, average check size and custmer-satisfaction scores have hit all-time highs. The company is also planning to renovate 470 of its restaurants by 2002 for $200 million.

Florida, Food Services and Drinking Places, Restaurants & Food Service, Olive Garden Restaurants Div.

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