Yahoo, the troubled internet giant, has emerged as a possible acquisition target of Alibaba, the Chinese internet company which is 40% owned by Yahoo, according to reports.
Marks & Spencer is bringing in this year’s finalists from ‘The X Factor’ to star in its traditional celebrity-studded Christmas campaign.
Former Channel 4 chief executive Andy Duncan is leaving his post with luxury automotive retailer HR Owen, to become managing director at Camelot UK Lotteries.
Mick Perry, head of airtime sales at Channel 4, has stepped down from his role with the broadcaster less than 18 months after his arrival.
Reach Scotland, the tour operator, has appointed its first-ever marketing director, as it looks to drive up customer numbers during its first year.
KOHLBERG KRAVIS ROBERTS & CO. L.P.
KKR announced the appointment of Tony De Nunzio as a senior advisor to the firm. De Nunzio was the chief executive of Maxeda, a Dutch retail group.
LPL INVESTMENT HOLDINGS INC
LPL Financial, a subsidiary of LPL Investment Holdings, appointed James Shorris as executive vice president and associate counsel for regulatory and compliance policy. He was with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
