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Directors Roster: a quarterly record of new director appointments sponsored by Heidrick & Struggles
Directors & Boards, Wntr, 2006
Senior Vice President and COO
AVON PRODUCTS INC.
New York, NY
Bio Notes: Joined Avon in 2003 as SVP of corporate strategy and business development. Previously held numerous senior positions at Ford Motor Co. Prior to joining Ford, spent a seven-year career with Estee Lauder Co. Inc., where she played a key role in the company's 1995 public offering.
Applebee's is a restaurant franchise that operates in 49 states and 14 countries. Revenues are $1 billion. Avon manufactures and markets beauty products. Revenues are $8 billion.
APPLIED MATERIALS INC.
Santa Clara, CA
has added to its board:
Thomas Iannotti
Senior Vice President and General Manager
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO.
Palo Alto, CA
Charles Y.S. Liu
Bio Notes: Iannotti (pictured) heads the technology solutions group for H-P. Previously led sales and marketing for Compaq Computer Corp. and Digital Equipment Corp. Liu, a resident of Beijing, has extensive experience in developing and executing business strategies for China. Previously served as managing director of Lazard Asia Ltd., a financial advisory and management firm. Also held numerous positions within the United Nations, including negotations secretary for several international economic conferences. Serves as principal of On Capital China Technology Fund, which invests in early-stage Chinese technology companies.
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Applied Materials supplies equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Revenues are $7 billion. H-P provides computers, printers, and other technology products. Revenues are $85 billion.
AQUA AMERICA INC.
Bryn Mawr, PA
has added to its board:
Lon R. Greenberg
Chairman and CEO
UGI CORP.
King Of Prussia, PA
Bio Notes: Has spent a 25-year career with UGI, where he has held numerous positions, including corporate development counsel, senior VP of legal and corporate development, and president.
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Aqua is a water utility serving more than 2.5 million residents. Revenues are $473 million. UGI is a distributor of energy products and services. Revenues are $5 billion.
ASHWORTH INC.
Carlsbad, CA
has added to its board:
John W. Richardson
Senior Vice President
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.
Denver, CO
Bio Notes: Qwest's controller and chief accounting officer. In 2002 retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., where he had spent a 32-year career, most recently as VP of finance for the company's North American tire business unit. Age 60.
Ashworth distributes men's and women's golf-inspired sportswear. Revenues are $198 million. Qwest provides wireline and wireless services, including voice, video, and data. Revenues are $14 billion.
ATARI INC.
New York, NY
has added to its board:
Ronald Bernard
Bio Notes: A 25-year veteran of the entertainment industry. Previously was CEO of Sekani Inc., a media asset management company. Also served as president of NFL Enterprises, NFL Films, NFL International, and Viacom Network Enterprises.
Atari develops interactive games. Revenues are $282 million.
AVANIR PHARMACEUTICALS
San Diego, CA
has added to its board:
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