Posted on October 14, 2009 at 7:30 AM
Filed under: People | Private capital
Tagged: Alpha Natural Resources , AONE , Climate Policy Initiative , George Soros , IPO

Legendary hedge funder George Soros, who has given billions of dollars to various causes over the past several decades, is jumping into the cleantech pool, pledging $1 billion worth of investments in the sector. Soros announced the plan at a Project Syndicate editors' forum in Copenhagen on Saturday.He will also...  Continue reading

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Posted on July 17, 2009 at 2:18 PM
Filed under: Careers | Corporate Strategy | Movers & Shakers | People | Private capital
Tagged: continental airlines , Emerald Creek Group , Larry Kellner

The surprise decision by Continental Airlines Inc. (NYSE:CAL) CEO Larry Kellner (pictured) to leave his post at year's end to join startup private equity firm Emerald Creek Group LLC is a short-term loss for both the airline and the industry, but could be a long-term positive if and when airlines...  Continue reading

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Posted on July 10, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Filed under: Private capital
Tagged: virgin america

Virgin America Inc., the discount airline that has received both high praise for its product and criticism for its ownership structure, is reportedly seeking approval from U.S. regulators to revamp the latter.The Burlingame, Calif.-based airline, 24% owned by Richard Branson's Virgin Group Ltd., has been the target of complaints by...  Continue reading

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