Walt Disney chief executive quits
Walt Disney chief executive Michael Eisner is to quit the company after 20 years at the helm when his contract expires in 2006. However, some shareholders are calling for him to leave the company earlier.
Walt Disney chief executive Michael Eisner is to quit the company after 20 years at the helm when his contract expires in 2006. However, some shareholders are calling for him to leave the company earlier.
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