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Change at the top emphasizes SAP’s new focus: its bottom line

Posted: Tue, Aug 26 2008. WALLDORF, Germany: The long-time chief executive of SAP AG, Henning Kagermann, wants you to know that he is more than just a software geek. Kagermann, CEO of the giant maker of complex computer applications for business, is in the middle of a slow transition in which he will yield the top job entirely to Leo Apotheker, the co-chief executive, in March. Passing the baton: SAP chief executive and a former physics professor Henning Kagermann is slowly turning power over to his co-chief, Leo Apotheker, who is seen as more profit-driven. Photograph: Rolf Oeser / IHTApotheker rose through the ranks of the SAP sales force, a notably different career path than Kagermann, a former physics professor who made name as a developer.The handover has fed an irresistible narrative in financial markets: the software egghead who shovelled cash into new projects is yielding to the uncompromising moneymaker. It is also a story that Kagermann dismisses with an unprintable word and...
Originally from: http://www.livemint.com/2008/08/25234932/Change-at-the-top-emphasizes-S.html

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GOP organizers scrambling, refocusing on convention

ST. The McCain campaign said via a teleconference this morning that tonight’s program will include speakers that were scheduled to appear during the first two nights of the convention. The campaign staff is still working on the schedule for the final two nights (Sept. The campaign also announced that President Bush will deliver a speech tonight via satellite feed. Former presidential candidate Fred Thompson and U.S. Most activities were canceled as Hurricane Gustav threatened to pummel the Gulf Coast states. 8220;We’re pretty much back on schedule at this point. But Arizona state Sen. 8220;It might be good, just generally,” he said. “I just think sometimes these things can go a little overboard. Feel free to leave a comment... JsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ?
Originally from: http://elections.azcapitoltimes.com/blog/2008/09/02/gop-organizers-scrambling-refocusing-on-convention/

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Change at the top emphasizes SAP’s new focus: its bottom line

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