September 2006

Posted on September 29, 2006 at 4:12 PM
Filed under: Integration

FedEx Corp. CEO Fred Smith is known for his M&A prowess and efficient post-deal tactics, notes writer Michael Copeland in a big article on the FedEx/Kinko's deal in the latest Strategy + Business. In past deals, Copeland reports, Smith has avoided a meandering integration by setting up a clear...  Continue reading

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Posted on September 28, 2006 at 4:05 PM
Filed under: Movers & Shakers

Bernard Elero was named a vice president of business development for the intelligence and information systems business at Raytheon Co. Elero, a 20-year industry veteran, will strengthen strategic partnerships at the Waltham, Mass.-based aerospace firm. Elero joined Raytheon from L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. He has also worked at the...  Continue reading

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Posted on September 22, 2006 at 11:00 AM
Filed under: Trends

We had a lively talk Wednesday with Walt Shill, managing director of Accenture's strategy practice. He dropped by The Deal's offices to talk about the results of the firm's annual survey of senior corporate executives around the world, which naturally led on to other topics. The survey results show...  Continue reading

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Posted on September 12, 2006 at 1:15 PM
Filed under: Movers & Shakers

Treasurer Richard Goglia is taking on new responsibilities at Waltham, Mass.-based aerospace firm Raytheon Co. Goglia is now a vice president of treasury and corporate development, specifically responsible for the company's merger and acquisition activities. He succeeds Charles Stott, who will be supporting Goglia during the transition. Houston-based oil...  Continue reading

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Posted on September 8, 2006 at 11:12 AM
Filed under: Intellectual property

The Chinese government’s crackdown on pirated movies, CDs, books and other entertainment media doesn’t seem to have scared the locals off from buying the counterfeit goods. A nationwide survey, conducted by the China Publication Science Institute found that pirated goods accounted for 45.5% of media product purchases in 2005....  Continue reading

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Posted on September 7, 2006 at 3:49 PM
Filed under: CD Community

It used to be that when I was asked what I do for a living, I would say I was a business development officer. The typical response was a polite smile, but rarely a follow-up question. I had a similar problem describing my job to my children, who gave...  Continue reading

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