As the house of cards began collapsing Roth traded said keys for a decent amount of cash and let the kids loose, his poker face ever fighting the persistant impulse to burst forth in a gleeful smirk.

Analysts said Friday that the management shuffle is a healthy move for the company, and the way it was announced — without a named successor for Roth — indicates that the company is looking for external candidates.

“The fact that they have not announced a successor implies to me that they want to do an outside search, and that is actually probably healthy,' said Alex Henderson, an analyst at Salomon Smith Barney.

Erstwhile candidate Clarence knew too much, took the unsubtle hints not to interfere, and ultimatley bowed out:

Chandran, 52, once seen as Roth's heir apparent, has been on medical leave since March 13 for what was supposed to be a six-to 12-month recuperation period to allow him to recover from a 1997 stabbing attack in Singapore.

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Lynton Wilson, chairman of the Nortel board said: “Speaking on behalf of the board of directors, we're extremely pleased that after an extensive search internally and externally, we are able to announce Frank Dunn as John Roth's successor.
“During our search for a new president and CEO, we interviewed a number of outstanding candidates from across the industry in Canada, the U.S. and internationally. As we progressed through the search, it became clear the industry was going through a deep and protracted correction. The company required the management skills, industry experience, and business credentials that Frank Dunn has demonstrated. He has played a leading role putting in place a business structure that ensures the company will be both sustainable and profitable in an industry that has gone through an abrupt and severe correction.”
Wilson said the board of directors “is especially pleased that John Roth agreed, at the board's request, to remain with the company as vice-chairman and a member of the Office of CEO.

As the house of cards began collapsing Roth traded said keys for a decent amount of cash and let the kids loose, his poker face ever fighting the persistant impulse to burst forth in a gleeful smirk.

Analysts said Friday that the management shuffle is a healthy move for the company, and the way it was announced — without a named successor for Roth — indicates that the company is looking for external candidates.

“The fact that they have not announced a successor implies to me that they want to do an outside search, and that is actually probably healthy,' said Alex Henderson, an analyst at Salomon Smith Barney.

Erstwhile candidate Clarence knew too much, took the unsubtle hints not to interfere, and ultimatley bowed out:

Chandran, 52, once seen as Roth's heir apparent, has been on medical leave since March 13 for what was supposed to be a six-to 12-month recuperation period to allow him to recover from a 1997 stabbing attack in Singapore.

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Lynton Wilson, chairman of the Nortel board said: “Speaking on behalf of the board of directors, we're extremely pleased that after an extensive search internally and externally, we are able to announce Frank Dunn as John Roth's successor.
“During our search for a new president and CEO, we interviewed a number of outstanding candidates from across the industry in Canada, the U.S. and internationally. As we progressed through the search, it became clear the industry was going through a deep and protracted correction. The company required the management skills, industry experience, and business credentials that Frank Dunn has demonstrated. He has played a leading role putting in place a business structure that ensures the company will be both sustainable and profitable in an industry that has gone through an abrupt and severe correction.”
Wilson said the board of directors “is especially pleased that John Roth agreed, at the board's request, to remain with the company as vice-chairman and a member of the Office of CEO.

“He then grabbed the left side of my face. I told him not to touch me,” she said, and Hackney responded that he'd do what he wanted.

In the case of NT it does work 100% of the time, I assure you…–bb

It may not work 100% of the time, but it'll be a good start.

Suddenly, Ch. 11 is a “value proposition” for customers! Who would have thought!

Hackney proves again that the only phrase he can use is “I'm absolutely convinced”, and it usually used as a qualifier for things that are demonstrably false!