T.J. Rodgers’ Startup Strategy
The Cypress Semiconductor CEO's approach to new markets—funding outside companies, not internal groups—has made it No. 4 on our Tech Hot Growth list
Countrywide Under Promontory Review
Spurred by the SEC and Senator Schumer, Countrywide has hired the respected financial consultancy to review its corporate governance policies
Surprise! Women on the Board Earn More
A recent study shows that, in corporate boardrooms, female directors actually make more than their male counterparts
Citigroup Turns to Robert Rubin
In the wake of Charles Prince's departure, the former Treasury Secretary is named chairman. His first order of business: finding a new CEO
John Thain to Head Citi?
Citigroup has called an emergency board meeting for this weekend, giving rise to speculation that current CEO Chuck Prince is on his way out
What Merrill Needs in a New CEO
With Stan O'Neal out, the board must decide whether to steer the firm back to its brokerage roots or continue its push into trading