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Colgate Elects J. Pedro Reinhard to Board of Directors
June 5, 2006
Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) announced that J. Pedro Reinhard, former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Dow Chemical Company, has been elected to Colgate's Board of Directors.
Monica Lozano joins Bank of America Board of Directors
June 5, 2006
The publisher of the nation’s largest Spanish-language newspaper joined Bank of America Board of Directors.
State Farm Appoints Mike Fernandez to Lead Communications
June 5, 2006
State Farm has appointed Mike Fernandez vice president, corporate communications and external relations. Fernandez joins State Farm from ConAgra Foods, where he was chief communications officer.
Wal-Mart Names J.P. Suarez Chief Compliance Officer
June 5, 2006
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., named J.P. Suarez senior vice president and chief compliance officer for its U.S. operations.Suarez will lead a compliance team that centralizes the retailer’s current environmental, privacy, immigration and operational compliance functions, in addition to asset protection for all U.S. divisions, including Wal-Mart Stores, SAM’S CLUB and Logistics. In his new role, he will report to Wal-Mart Vice Chairman, John Menzer.
Wal-Mart's Eduardo Castro-Wright Elected to Dow Jones & Company Board of Directors
June 5, 2006
Dow Jones & Company (NYSE: DJ) announced that Eduardo Castro-Wright, 50, has been elected to the Company’s board of directors, effective Feb. 1, 2006. Mr. Castro-Wright is president and chief executive officer of Wal-Mart Stores, USA.
Washington Mutual Elects Regina Montoya to Board of Directors
June 5, 2006
Washington Mutual, Inc. (NYSE:WM) announced the election of Regina Montoya to its board of directors. Montoya, 52, is the chief executive officer of Washington D.C.-based New America Alliance (NAA).
Eduardo Castro-Wright named EVP and COO at Wal-Mart
February 1, 2005
Wal-Mart Stores,Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced that Eduardo Castro-Wright, currently president and chief executive officer of Wal-Mart Mexico, will become executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Wal-Mart Stores Division in the United States.
Nike, Inc. Appoints William D. Perez President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director
February 1, 2005
Nike, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) announced the appointment of William D. Perez as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director effective December 28, 2004. Mr. Perez will succeed Nike, Inc. co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Philip H. Knight, who will continue as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Perez becomes the highest Hispanic corporate executive among Fortune 100 companies.
CNBC Interviews Alfonso E. Martinez on the Nomination of Carlos Gutierrez for Secretary of Commerce
November 30, 2004
Alfonso E. Martinez, president and CEO of the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, was interviewed today by CNBC to comment on the appointment of Carlos M. Gutierrez. President George W. Bush nominated Carlos M. Gutierrez, chairman and CEO of Kellogg Company, to serve as the new secretary of commerce.
