France Telecom stirs uncertainty with CEO choice
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France Telecom S.A. has appointed Didier Lombard Chief Executive Officer to replace Thierry Breton. Thierry Breton has gone on to become Finance Minister for France, after his golden turn around of France Telecom S.A., saving the company from near bankruptcy two years ago.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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France Telecom agrees to buy 80% stake in Spain's Amena
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France Telecom S.A. is to acquire Amena of Spain, the wireless telecommunications company, for $7.7 billion. The French telecommunications operator will then be in direct competition with Telefonica S.A. of Spain.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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