Cisco Systems Inc., the $28.5 billion networking equipment producer based in San Jose, Calif., has appointed Frank Calderoni CFO. Calderoni, the former senior vice president of customer solutions finance, replaces Dennis Powell, who is retiring. Calderoni, 50, joined Cisco from QLogic Corp., where he was senior vice president and CFO. Prior to QLogic, he worked at SanDisk Corp. as the senior vice president of finance and administration and CFO. Prior to SanDisk, he spent 21 years with IBM Corp.
The New Chrysler, a privately held spinoff of DaimlerChrysler, has named Ronald E. Kolka senior vice president and CFO of the automaker, based in Auburn Hills, Mich. Kolka, 47, formerly served as head of finance and controlling for Chrysler Group. He joined Chrysler Corp. in 1986 and has held numerous senior management positions throughout the corporation's international and domestic departments, including CFO of Chrysler Japan and director of finance for Chrysler Europe.
Juniper Networks Inc. appointed Robyn Denholm CFO of the $2.3 billion provider of high-performance network infrastructure, based in Sunnyvale, Calif. Denholm, 43, replaces CEO Scott Kriens, who was acting CFO since March. Denholm began her career with Arthur Andersen, then moved to Toyota Motor Corp. Australia, where she held various financial positions. In 1996, Denholm joined Sun Microsystems Inc., leaving in 2006 as senior vice president of corporate strategic planning.
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Unilever PLC has appointed James Lawrence to the position of CFO of the $52.3 billion food and consumer goods supplier, which has its headquarters in Amsterdam. Lawrence, 54, is replacing Rudy Markham, who has announced that he is retiring. Prior to coming to Unilever, Lawrence served as executive vice president and CFO of General Mills Inc. and Northwest Airlines Corp. He also served as president of the Asian, Middle Eastern and African divisions of PepsiCo. Earlier in his career, he was with Bain & Co.
General Mills Inc. has named Donal L. Mulligan executive vice president and CFO of the $12.4 billion producer of consumer foods, with headquarters in Minneapolis. Mulligan, 46, was formerly senior vice president of financial operations. He replaces James Lawrence, who has been named the new CFO at Unilever PLC. Mulligan came to General Mills from Pillsbury Co., where he was vice president of financial operations for the international unit. Mulligan spent 14 years in finance positions for PepsiCo and Yumi Brands.
Goodyear Rubber & Tire Co. named W. Mark Schmitz executive vice president and CFO of the $20.3 billion tire company, which is based in Akron, Ohio. Schmitz, 56, succeeds Richard J. Kramer, who was named president of Goodyear's North American Tire (NAT) business unit in March. Schmitz joins Goodyear from Tyco International's Fire and Security segment, where he was vice president and CFO. Before that, he spent more than 20 years with General Motors Corp. in positions of increasing responsibility.
Lockheed Martin Corp., the $39.6 billion advanced technology systems, products and services company based in Bethesda, Md., named Bruce L. Tanner executive vice president and CFO. Tanner, 48, succeeds Christopher E. Kubasik, who will lead the electronic systems business. Tanner, a 25-year Lockheed veteran, was most recently vice president of finance and business for aeronautics. Before that, he was vice president of finance for the electronic systems business.
The Bear Stearns Cos. announced that Samuel L. Molinaro is expected to add the title and responsibilities of chief operating officer to his current role of CFO of the $16.5 billion parent company to New York investment bank Bear Stearns & Co. Molinaro, 49, succeeds Alan D. Schwartz, who has been named sole president. Molinaro joined the company in 1986 and was named CFO in 1996. In 2002, he began to serve as a member of the Bear Stearns executive committee.
Burger King Corp.,
the $2 billion fast food restaurant company based in Miami, has named Christopher Anderson to the position of senior vice president of finance. Anderson, 39, has served as vice president and controller of the company since February 2005. From 2002 to 2005, he was director of finance and also controller for a division of Hewlett-Packard Co. Prior to Hewlett-Packard, he was director of finance and also controller for a division of Compaq Computer Corp.
Federal Home Bank of Atlanta appointed acting CFO Steven J. Goldstein executive vice president and CFO of the $2.1 billion cooperative financial services organization, with headquarters in Atlanta. Prior to joining Federal Home Bank, Goldstein, 56, was senior vice president and CFO for the U.S. and international businesses of Royal Bank of Canada. He previously held various executive management roles with RBC Mortgage Co.
and RBC Mortgage Risk Assumption Inc.
Pepco Holdings Inc. has appointed Paul H. Barry senior vice president and CFO
of the $8.7 billion energy delivery company, with headquarters in Washington. Barry, 49, replaces Joseph M. Rigby, who has been named to the position of executive vice president and chief operating officer. From September 2006, Barry served as senior vice president and chief development officer for Pepco. Prior to that, he held the position of group executive and president at Duke Energy Americas.
The New Chrysler has named Kim Harris Jones vice president and chief controller of the privately held spinoff of DaimlerChrysler, with headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. Jones, 47, most recently served as vice president of product, procurement and cost management finance for Chrysler Group. She has held other top management positions, including stints as controller of global service and parts for DaimlerChrysler, director of product financial analysis and president of product finance.
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