Roche's chairman plans to retire in early 2001
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The chairman of pharmaceutical giant Roche Holding Ltd., Fritz Gerber, has announced his intended retirement some time in 2001. Having held the position for 21 years, he will be replaced by Franz Humer, Roche's current chief executive.
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The chairman of pharmaceutical giant Roche Holding Ltd. announces his intended retirement.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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Roche will cut 3,000 jobs in pharmaceuticals division
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Roche Holding Ltd. announced that it would layoff approximately 3,000 employees in its pharmaceuticals operations. The layoffs are attempt by the company to offset a drop in drug sales.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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Roche fires its CFO over lack of chemistry
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Anton Affentranger was suddenly fired from his post as chief financial officer of Roche Holding Ltd. Affentranger was fired due to a lack of chemistry with Chief Executive Franz Humor.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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