Sanofi-Aventis Nominates Le Fur For CEO Post In 2007
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Under the proposal, Sanofi-Aventis CEO Dehecq will remain as chairman for three years to ensure a smooth transition.
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