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Directors Roster: a quarterly record of new director appointments sponsored by Spencer Stuart
Directors & Boards, Summer, 2005
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Dow Jones is a provider of global business and financial news and information. Revenues are $2 billion.
DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC.
Rochester Hills, MI
has added to its board:
Walter Czarnecki
Executive Vice President
PENSKE CORP.
Elmonte, CA
Bio Notes: Has spent a 35-year career in the transportation industry. Held numerous executive management positions, including vice chairman of Penske Speedways and manager of Penske retail automotive and motor-sports entertainment subsidiaries. In present position since 2000.
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Dura is a designer and manufacturer of driver control systems. Revenues are $2 billion. Penske is a privately held diversified transportation company.
EARLE M. JORGENSEN CO.
Lynwood, CA
has added to its board:
Andrew G. Sharkey III
President and CEO
AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE
Washington, DC
Bio Notes: In present position since 1993. Previously spent a 12-year career as president of Steel Service Center Institute.
Earle M. Jorgensen is an independent distributor of metal products. Revenues are $1 billion.
EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO.
Kingsport, TN
has added to its board:
Michael P. Connors
Chairman and CEO
VNU MEDIA MEASUREMENT AND INFORMATION GROUP
New York, NY
Bio Notes: Joined VNU Media in 2001 upon its acquisition of ACNielsen Corp, a spinoff of Dun & Bradstreet Corp. where he had served as vice chairman from 1996-2002. Previously held various management positions at Dun & Bradstreet including SVP and chief human resources officer. Formerly was senior vice president for American Express Travel Related Services. Age 49.
Eastman manufactures chemicals, fibers and plastics. Revenues are $7 billion. VNU is a marketing information company.
ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
Englewood, CO
has added to its board:
Carl Vogel
Bio Notes: Recently resigned as CEO of Charter Communications Inc. From 1994-1997 served as COO and president of Echostar. Also serves as VP of Liberty Media Corp., and CEO of Liberty Satellite Technology.
Echostar is a provider of satellite-delivered digital television. Revenues are $8 billion.
EQUINIX INC.
Foster City, CA
has added to its board:
Terry Clontz
President and CEO
STARHUB LTD.
Singapore
Bio Notes: Has 32 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Previously served as president and CEO of IPC Information Systems Inc. Formerly was with BellSouth International, where he held numerous senior management positions in the U.S. and Asia. Also serves as a director of InterDigital Communications Corp.
Equinix provides network neutral data centers and Internet services. Revenues are $176 million. StarHub is an information communications company.
EQUITY ONE INC.
N. Miami Beach, FL
has added to its board:
Neil Flanzraich
Vice Chairman and President
IVAX CORP.
Miami, FL
Bio Notes: Has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology industries. From 1995-1998 was chairman of the life sciences legal practice group of Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe, a law firm based in San Francisco. Previously held management positions at Syntex Corp. and Roche Holdings Ltd. Age 60.
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