Posted on November 2, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Filed under: Acquisitions | Best Practices | Careers | Integration | Movers & Shakers | People | Slides
Tagged: Andrew Hindman , Jeurgen Lasowski , Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. , Proteolix Inc.

When Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ONXX) bought Proteolix Inc. on Oct. 12, (The Deal Pipeline subscription required) it was the first-ever acquisition for the 17-year-old Emeryville, Calif. firm. And in an industry underpinned by licensing deals, Onyx has only signed two, both coming in 2008. Rather than look outside for growth,...  Continue reading

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Posted on October 14, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Filed under: Careers | Movers & Shakers | People | Slides
Tagged: Edward Swallow , Northrop Grumman Corp. , Tasc

Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:NOC) has named Edward Swallow as vice president of business development for the defense contractor's civil systems division. Swallow (pictured) previously was VP of business acquisition process and proposal operations for the information systems sector, which Northrop is downsizing in response to concerns of conflicts of interest. Los...  Continue reading

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Posted on September 10, 2009 at 8:49 AM
Filed under: Acquisitions | Careers | Movers & Shakers | People | Slides
Tagged: Electronic Arts Inc. , Outspark , Owen Mahoney

When massively multiplayer online game publisher Outspark hired Owen Mahoney as chief executive, we wondered whether the company was preparing to shop itself around. Mahoney is, after all, a seasoned M&A executive, who joined venture-backed Outspark from game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERST), where he led business and corporate development. And...  Continue reading

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Posted on September 4, 2009 at 3:56 PM
Filed under: Careers | Movers & Shakers | People | Slides
Tagged: Alice Kim , FLO TV , MTV Networks , Qualcomm Inc.

FLO TV Inc. has hired digital media veteran Alice Kim as its senior vice president of strategy and corporate development. In the newly created role, Kim will oversee strategy development for the mobile TV service provider, playing a leading role in developing relationships with content providers.Kim knows FLO TV well....  Continue reading

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Posted on August 18, 2009 at 10:43 AM
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Tagged: Eric Hausler , Isle of Capri Casinos , Trump Entertainment Resorts

Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. (NASDAQ:ISLE) has hired former Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc. dealmaker Eric Hausler as senior vice president, strategic initiatives. Isle of Capri operates 17 casino properties in Mississippi, Louisiana, Iowa, Missouri and Colorado. Hausler, who starts on Sept. 15, will among other responsibilities work to identify potential...  Continue reading

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Posted on August 17, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Filed under: Acquisitions | Careers | Middle market | Movers & Shakers | People | Slides
Tagged: Diamond Foods Inc. , Linda Segre , Michael Mendes , Steven Neil

It appears Diamond Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:DMND) may be ready to feed its appetite for acquisitions. The nuts and snack maker has appointed Linda Segre to the newly created position of senior vice president of corporate strategy and communications. Reporting to CFO Steven Neil, Segre will oversee corporate and investor communications,...  Continue reading

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Posted on August 5, 2009 at 10:53 AM
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Tagged: Fluor Corp. , John Hopkins

Fluor Corp. (NYSE:FLR) has promoted John Hopkins to group executive, corporate development. In the new role, Hopkins will work with corporate and business line executives to develop strategy that may include M&A or new ventures. Hopkins previously led Fluor's government group. Fluor is a global powerhouse in the engineering and...  Continue reading

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Posted on July 17, 2009 at 9:54 AM
Filed under: Best Practices | Careers | Corporate Strategy | Growth Strategy | Joint Ventures and Alliances | Middle market | Movers & Shakers | People | Slides | Trends
Tagged: Credit Suisse , Innovation Fuels Inc. , Karen Johnson , Lyrical Partners , RNK Capital

Giant corporates and VC firms are the driving force behind cleantech sector investing, and smaller companies are growing as a result. New York biodiesel refinery Innovation Fuels Inc. is riding their coattails, recently hiring Karen Johnson as vice president of business development. Just under a year ago, Innovation got...  Continue reading

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Posted on July 15, 2009 at 4:23 PM
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Tagged: Bebo , chief business development officer , Criteo , Eurosport , Jonathan Wolf , Kelkoo , Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO)

Jonathan Wolf, who most recently headed up corporate development for Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO ) in Europe, has joined London-based startup Criteo as chief business development officer. According to a release, he will oversee Criteo's global strategic alliances. Criteo, founded in 2005, helps e-commerce sites and others track their customers across...  Continue reading

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Posted on July 8, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Filed under: Acquisitions | Careers | Movers & Shakers | People | Slides
Tagged: Cisco Systems Inc. , Ned Hooper

Cisco Systems Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CSCO) Ned Hooper is taking on more of a leadership role at the company. Hooper, who is president of corporate development and head of the consumer business, is adding the new title of chief strategy officer. In addition to his existing responsibilities, he'll also oversee acquisitions.That's a...  Continue reading

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