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Directors & Boards, Summer, 2000
3COM CORP.
5400 Bayfront Plaza
Santa Clara, CA 95052
has added to its board:
James R. Long
Bio Notes: Has 35 years of management experience in the high-technology industry. Retired in 1999 after serving eight years as EVP of Nortel Networks and president of its enterprise solutions division in Richardson, Texas, where he had worldwide responsibility for development, manufacturing, sales, and marketing of Nortel's line of voice communication products. Has also held various management positions at Rolm Co. and IBM Corp. Also a director of NCR Corp. and Symon Communications. Age 57.
3Com develops computer networking systems. Revenues are $6 billion.
A. SCHULMAN INC.
3550 W. Market Street
Akron, OH 44333
has added to its board:
Joseph M. Gingo
SVP of Technology and Global Products Planning
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO.
1144 E. Market Street
Akron, OH 44316
John B. Yasinsky
Chairman and CEO
OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.
175 Ghent Road
Fairlawn, OH 44333
Bio Notes: Gingo has a 34-year career at Goodyear. Previously served as SVP of the company's engineered products business unit, and as VP of its Asian operations. Yasinsky has been in his present position since 1999. He previously served as chairman, president, and CEO of GenCorp, the former parent company of OMNO
VA. Joined GenCorp in 1993 after spending nearly 30 years at Westinghouse Electric Corp.
A. Schulman is a supplier of high-performance plastic compounds and resins. Revenues are $1 billion. Goodyear manufactures tire and rubber products. Revenues are $14 billion. OMNOVA provides decorative and building products and performance chemicals. Revenues are $700 million.
ADVANCED SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC.
25300 Telegraph Road, Suite 455
Southfield, MI 48034
has added to its board:
Craig S. Whiting
16 Settlers Trail
Darien, CT 06820
Bio Notes: Spent eight years at Weiss, Peck, & Greer, where he had served as managing director. As a private equity investor, he has extensive experience in various industries, including industrial and consumer products, business services, financial services, and retailing. Has served as a director of private companies, providing assistance to management teams in the areas of competitive strategy, capital raising, acquisitions, and management development. From 1983-1991 served as VP of investment banking at Credit Suisse First Boston Corp.
Advanced Systems provides e-commerce software and services. Revenues are $7 million.
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.
395 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
has added to its board:
Robert J. Herbold
Executive Vice President and COO
MICROSOFT CORP.
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
Bio Notes: Joined Microsoft in 1994 and is currently responsible for the company's worldwide operations, including finance, manufacturing and distribution, human resources, information systems, and corporate services. Previously served as SVP of advertising and information services at Procter & Gamble Co. Age 57.
Agilent, formerly part of Hewlett-Packard Co., manufactures products for the communications, electronics, life sciences, and health care industries. Revenues are $9 billion. Microsoft is a computer software company. Revenues are $23 billion.
AMERICAN VANTAGE COS.
6787 W. Tropicana, Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV 89103
has added to its board:
Gregory J. Woodland
Senior Partner
KEY WEST TECHNOLOGIES
17300 Boca Club Boulevard, Suite 1208
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Bio Notes: Has significant management experience in banking and finance. Is currently advising a number of start-up companies with regard to technology, e-commerce and the Internet, financing, and strategic management. Had served as VP of finance at MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc., where he was instrumental in building successful strategic growth programs for many of its companies. Formerly served as a director at Salomon Smith Barney, where he provided investment banking services in the firm's leveraged finance group. Also held various management positions at Coopers & Lybrand. Age 41.
American Vantage is a gaming consulting company. Revenues are $5 million. Key West is a business consulting firm.
APKTON CORR
444 Brickell Avenue, Suite 51-507
Miami, FL 33131
has added to its board:
Georges Hibon
Bio Notes: Has significant management experience in the pharmaceuticals industry, including service as chairman and CEO of Pasteur Merieux Connaught and Merck & Co., where he had served as president of its French subsidiary. Was awarded one of the oldest and most prestigious honors of the French government that recognizes outstanding military and civilian accomplishments.
Aphton develops pharmaceuticals for the treatment of gastrointestinal and reproductive system disorders.
APPLIED POWER INC.
P.O. Box 325
Milwaukee, WI 53201
has added to its board:
Bruce Chelberg
Chairman and CEO
WHITMAN CORP.
3501 Algonquin Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Bio Notes: In present position since 1992. Joined Whitman in 1982. Age 65.
Applied Power provides electronic systems and components, tools, and equipment for the computer, semiconductor, and telecommunication industries. Revenues are $2 billion. (The company plans to change its name to Actuant Corp. after the spinoff off its electronics division, which is expected to be completed in August 2000.) Whitman is a producer and distributor of carbonated beverages. Revenues are $2 billion.
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