Symantec (SYMC) CEO Stepping Down Immediately; Steve Bennett Named as Replacement
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Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announced that Enrique Salem, president and chief executive officer (CEO), has stepped down effective immediately and Symantec's board of directors has appointed Steve Bennett president and chief executive officer, in addition to his continued role as chairman of the board.
"Enrique Salem has been a significant contributor during his 19 years' associated with Symantec, including the last three years as CEO," said Steve Bennett, chairman, president, and CEO. "While progress has been made over the last three years in many areas, it was the board's judgment that it was in the best interests of Symantec to make a change in the CEO."
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"Enrique Salem has been a significant contributor during his 19 years' associated with Symantec, including the last three years as CEO," said Steve Bennett, chairman, president, and CEO. "While progress has been made over the last three years in many areas, it was the board's judgment that it was in the best interests of Symantec to make a change in the CEO."
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