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J.C. Penney (JCP) Throws Ron Johnson Overboard and Brings Back Mike Ullman
April 8, 2013 5:23 PM EDTShares of J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) were whipsawed after-hours on Monday on reports that the company's CEO Ron Johnson was "out". Ron Johnson came to J.C. Penny from Apple and was once hailed as J.C. Penney's savior. That notion was... More
UPDATE: JCPenney (JCP) Appoints Mike Ullman as CEO, Succeeding Ron Johnson
April 8, 2013 5:18 PM EDT(Updated - April 8, 2013 5:20 PM EDT)
The Board of Directors of J.C. Penney Company, Inc. [NYSE: JCP], today announced that Myron E. (Mike) Ullman, III has rejoined the Company as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He has also been elected to the Board of Directors. Mr. Ullman is a highly accomplished retail industry executive, who served as CEO of jcpenney until late 2011. He succeeds Ron Johnson, who is stepping down and leaving the Company.
Thomas Engibous, Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors, said, "We are fortunate to have someone with Mike's proven experience and... More
