Transitions.James F. Parker, 54, will succeed Herb Kelleher Herbert D. Kelleher (born March 12, 1931) is the co-founder, Chairman and former CEO of Southwest Airlines (based in the United States). Kelleher was born and raised in Haddon Heights, New Jersey. , 70, as CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Dallas, TX-based Southwest Airlines This article is about the American airline. For the former Japanese airline, see Japan Transocean Air. For the British airline, see Air Southwest. Southwest Airlines Co. , effective June 19. Parker also will become vice chairman of the board under Kelleher, who will continue as chairman of the board and chairman of the board's executive committee for a three-year transition period. * Richard H. Lenny, 49, was named president and CEO of Hershey Foods, making him heir-apparent to soon-to-retire chairman Kenneth L. Wolfe, 62. The Hershey, PA-based global confectionery company lured Lenny away from a short-lived tenure as group vice president of Kraft Foods Kraft Foods Inc. (NYSE: KFT) is the largest food and beverage company headquartered in North America and the second largest in the world after Nestlé SA. The Philip Morris Company (now known as Altria Group), a company that produces tobacco products, acquired Kraft for and president of Nabisco Biscuit & Snacks. * Jamie Kellner, 53, founder and CEO of the WB Network, was named chairman and CEO of Atlanta, GA-based Turner Broadcasting System Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (often abbreviated TBS Networks or TBS, inc.) is the company managing the collection of cable networks and properties started by Robert Edward "Ted" Turner from the mid-1970s to the late-1990s. , where he will help create a new mega network group. He replaces Terence McGuirk, a 28-year TBS veteran who has opted to "step back" from direct operations in his new role as vice chairman. * Russ Thyret, 55, has resigned from his position as chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Records Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label that operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. It is internationally known as WEA International Inc. in Burbank, CA. President Phil Quartararo, 45, will assume responsibility for day-to-day operations. * Alain Batty, 49, was named president and CEO of Oakville, Ontario-based Ford Motor Company of Canada Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited is the manufacturing and sales arm of Ford Motor Company for Canada. It was founded in 1904 in Walkerville, Ontario by Gordon McGregor as President and Henry Ford as Vice-President. in April, crowning a 24-year career with various Ford divisions worldwide. Batty was most recently president of Ford Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), community of independent nations established by a treaty signed at Minsk, Belarus, on Dec. 8, 1991, by the heads of state of Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. Between Dec. 8 and Dec. . He replaces Bobbie Gaunt, who retired at the end of 2000. * Santa Clara, CA-based Internet media company Yahoo has commenced an executive search through Spencer Stuart & Associates to replace long-time CEO Tim Koogle. Koogle, 49, announced he would step down amidst reports that tech sector advertising had been evaporating faster than expected since the start of the year. Koogle will remain chairman and active CEO until a successor is found. * Dimitri Boylan, 40, was promoted from COO and director to acting CEO and president of online job board HotJobs.com after founder Richard S. Johnson announced his resignation from the two top posts. Johnson will continue to focus on new markets and strategies as chairman of the board. The company is seeking a permanent CEO. * Patrick J. Ward, 45, was elevated from president to CEO of Commonwealth Bancorp, a Norristown, PA-based holding company of community financial institutions. He succeeds Charles H. Meacham, who will continue as chairman. * J. Merrick Taggart has resigned as president and CEO of Shelton, CT-based distributor Swiss Army Brands. Current Chairman Peter Gilson succeeds him as CEO. |
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