Summer 2007 Executive Moves
August 2007
Kendall Alley has been appointed Wachovia Corp.’s new Atlanta president.
James Tally is stepping down as CEO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Emory University has hired Dr. Fred Sanfilippo as the new CEO for Woodruff Health Sciences Center, chairman of Emory Healthcare and EVP of health affairs.
Dr. Otis Brawley at Emory University’s Winship Cancer Institute will be the American Cancer Society’s new chief medical officer. Read more
Five New Partners: Porter Novelli
Porter Novelli Names Five Partners
Leaders are selected from New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta,
London and Amsterdam
NEW YORK, June 5, 2007 – Porter Novelli today announced the selection of five new partners: Lisa Davidson; Wendy Hagen; Brad MacAfee; Wayne Moretto; and Frank Peters. All five join the agency’s senior-most leadership team.
“We are delighted to announce our 2007 partners, who are recognized and respected across the agency for their leadership vision and innovation. These individuals take an ownership view of our business, going above and beyond to provide outstanding service to our clients, our people and the agency,” said Helen Ostrowski, chief executive officer. “Each of these new partners has made a significant contribution to Porter Novelli’s success, and their selection as partners recognizes the important role they’ll play in the agency’s future.”
Partner selection is based upon a candidate’s performance and leadership, including the ability to motivate and inspire. Following is brief background on the new partners: Read more
Stock Option Blunders: SVB Analytics
Eleven of the Top Ten Mistakes to Avoid in Your Options Program
By: Sam Renwick, CFA, Director, SVB Analytics
The new tax code provision IRC 409A and the new accounting standard FAS 123R are delivering a one-two punch in added complexity to your options program. After working with hundreds of companies to provide valuation solutions and accounting analysis, we have found our clients facing consistent challenges dealing with these new standards. Below we offer eleven of the top ten mistakes to avoid in granting stock options: Read more
Web 2.0 and the Law: Morris, Manning & Martin
Web 2.0 and the Law:
Business and Legal Implications of Consumer Generated Media for Emerging and Established Companies (including Facebook, YouTube, Second Life, blogs, and others)
By: Paul H. Arne & Sandra S. Gardiner, Partners, Corporate Technology Group, Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP
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The social networking and Web 2.0 phenomenon is changing the landscape of social and business communication. Not only are business models being created around Web 2.0, but non-Web 2.0 businesses are implementing these technologies. Novel legal issues arise in the Web 2.0 context because the information on a Web 2.0 website comes from multiple, and at times uncontrollable, sources. Without a consideration of the legal complexities early in the development of the usage or business model, companies may not adequately address the legal issues required to generate the anticipated revenue or benefit. Read more
Center of Excellence: DHR International
Center of Excellence
By: Mike Allred, EVP, DHR International
Recently DHR International created a Sales Recruiting Center of Excellence practice. The goal is to provide total recruiting solutions for senior sales executives. Included in this practice will be a robust database of proven sales leaders, unique recruiting strategies and techniques, effective interviewing approaches, competency models, assessments tools, succession plan ideas and best practice thoughts. We want to broaden our relationships by adding this key capability – sales leadership recruiting. Read more
