BNET Business Dictionary
Business Definition for: Chief Operating Officer
- the officer in a corporation responsible for its day-to-day management, usually reporting to the chief executive officer.
- Abbr. C.O.O.
Additional Resources
- Kenneth Cole has some big shoes to fill; COO must help turn around ensemble of businesses; Yahoo! calls out for exec.(Kenneth Cole needs chief operating officer, Yahoo! and Fire Safety Education Fund needs chief executive officer)(Brief Article)(Statistic
- The open position of chief operating officer at Kenneth Cole Productions Inc. has caught the attention of the fashion world. The fast-growing, sprawling company needs a strong operating chief who can help make its trademark shoes and handbags must- The open position of chief...
- Research articles 2002-04-08
- ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS CORP - EDS Creates New Office of the Chief Operating Officer.
- EDS Creates New Office of the Chief Operating Officer PLANO, Texas, Oct. 28 -- EDS (NYSE: EDS) today announced it has established an Office of the Chief Operating Officer COO to increase alignment and drive change throughout its b ...
- Research articles 2005-10-28
- AMD Promotes Dirk Meyer to President and Chief Operating Officer; Meyer to Further AMD's Operational Excellence; Partner with Hector Ruiz to Expand Company's Business Opportunities.
- SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan 23, 2006 CCNMatthews via COMTEX -- AMD (NYSE:AMD) announced today that Dirk Meyer has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of AMD. Meyer previously served as president and chief operating officer of AMD's Mi SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan 23, 2006 (CCNMatthews via...
- Research articles 2006-01-23
- NASD: NASD appoints Salvatore F. Sodano as Chief Operating Officer.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-10 March 1999-NASD: NASD appoints Salvatore F. Sodano as Chief Operating Officer C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:090399 Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. NASD today announced the promotion of Salvatore F. Sodano to Chief Operating Officer...
- Research articles 1999-03-10
- William O. Bailey, the former president, chief operating officer and vice chairman of health insurer Aetna Inc. and the former chief executive officer and chairman of MBIA Inc., who helped pioneer the financial guarantee industry, has died of pneumonia.(B
- William O. Bailey, the former president, chief operating officer and vice chairman of health insurer Aetna Inc. and the former chief executive officer and chairman of MBIA Inc., who helped pioneer the financial guarantee industry, has died of ... William O. Bailey, the former president, chief...
- Research articles 2005-03-01
- Laureate Education Names Neal Cohen President and Chief Operating Officer; Eilif Serck-Hanssen Named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- BALTIMORE -- Laureate Education, Inc. has named Neal Cohen president and chief operating officer. He will report directly to Douglas Becker, chairman and chief executive officer of Laureate Education. The company also announced it has named Eilif Serck-Hanssen executive vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. Serck-Hanssen replaces Rosemarie Mecca,...
- Research articles 2008-08-06
- Steiner Leisure Announces Appointment of Leonard Fluxman as Chief Executive Officer and Glenn Fusfield as Chief Operating Officer
- Business Editors NASSAU, The Bahamas--BUSINESS WIRE--Jan. 2, 2001 Steiner Leisure Limited (Nasdaq:STNR) today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Leonard Fluxman as Chief Executive Officer and Glenn Fusfield as Chief Operating Officer of the company, effective January 1,2001. Appointment of Mr. Fluxman Mr. Fluxman,...
- Research articles 2001-01-02
- Omtool announces new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-2 April 2002-OMTOOL: Omtool announces new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:01042002 Salem, N.H. -- Omtool, Ltd. (NASDAQ: OMTL), a leading provider of secure e-document delivery applications, today announced the appointment...
- Research articles 2002-04-02
- Denny's names Pierce prexy, chief operating officer
- Denny's names Pierce prexy, chief operating officer Donald L. Pierce, the 42-year-old executive who guided the rapid expansion of El Pollo Loco after Denny's acquired it four years ago, has been named president and chief operating officer of Denny's Inc. Vern O. Curtis, the chairman and chief executive,...
- Research articles 1987-06-01
- ICL appoints David Courtley as Chief Operating Officer.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-16 July 2001-ICL: ICL appoints David Courtley as Chief Operating Officer C1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:16072001 ICL today announced the appointment, with immediate effect, of David Courtley as its Chief Operating Officer COO. ICL today announced the appointment,...
- Research articles 2001-07-16
- PanAmSat. (People & Calendar).(names James Frownfelter as chief operating officer)(Brief Article)
- PanAmSat Corp. named current chief technology officer JAMES FROWNFELTER chief operating officer. Frownfelter will continue to manage PanAmSat's technology programs, including engineering, ... PanAmSat Corp. named current chief technology officer JAMES FROWNFELTER chief operating officer. Frownfelter will continue to manage PanAmSat's technology programs,...
- Research articles 2003-01-06
- / CORRECTION - Bayou City Exploration, Inc. Announces New Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
- In the news release, "Bayou City Exploration, Inc. Announces New Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer," issued earlier today by Bayou City Exploration, Inc. (OTC BB: BYCX), we are advised by the company that the headline should read "Bayou City Exploration, Inc. Announces New Chief Operating Officer" rather than...
- Research articles 2005-09-16
- IVAX Diagnostics Appoints Kevin D. Clark Chief Operating Officer
- MIAMI -- IVAX Diagnostics, Inc. (AMEX:IVD) announced today that, effective September 17, 2007, Kevin D. Clark has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of IVAX Diagnostics. In addition to serving as Chief Operating Officer of IVAX Diagnostics, Mr. Clark will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of ImmunoVision, Inc., IVAX...
- Research articles 2007-09-20
- Richard D'Aquila of Newtown was appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer at Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, and executive vice president of Yale New Haven Health System, New Haven.(Newsmakers)
- Richard D'Aquila of Newtown was appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer at Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, and executive vice president of Yale New Haven Health System, New Haven. Since 2000, D'Aquila was senior vice president and chief operating officer of New York Presbyterian...
- Research articles 2006-04-17
- Martin Color-Fi Appoints Henry Poston As New President And Chief Operating Officer; Bret Harris Elected As Chief Financial Officer
- EDGEFIELD, S.C.--BUSINESS WIRE--Nov. 10, 1994--Martin Color-Fi, Inc. today announced that Henry M. Poston has been elected by the Board of Directors to serve as President and Chief Operating Officer and has been re-elected to the Board. Poston had previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating...
- Research articles 1994-11-10
- Bell & Howell names James P. Roemer president and chief operating officer; Appointment reflects commitment to Information Access across all Bell & Howell businesses
- SKOKIE, Ill.--BUSINESS WIRE--Feb. 16, 1995--Bell & Howell announced today that James P. Roemer, 47, has been named president and chief operating officer.William J. White, Bell & Howell's chairman, president and chief executive officer, stated that Roemer will assume the position of president and serve as chief operating officer, a new...
- Research articles 1995-02-20
- Essilor announces new chairman and chief executive officer and chief operating officer
- NEW YORK--BUSINESS WIRE--May 10, 1996--At its annual shareholders' meeting today, Essilor International appointed Xavier Fontanet as chairman and chief executive officer, succeeding Gerard Cottet whose term of office has expired.Philippe Alfroid was appointed to the position of chief operating officer.Fontanet's career began with Essilor International in 1991 as executive vice...
- Research articles 1996-05-10
- ONEOK Names David Kyle President and Chief Operating Officer
- TULSA, Okla.--BUSINESS WIRE--Sept. 25, 1997--Larry Brummett, chairman, president and chief executive officer of ONEOK Inc. (NYSE:OKE), announced today that David Kyle will become president and chief operating officer of ONEOK Inc. effective October 1, 1997. Brummett will continue as chairman and chief executive officer. David Kyle, 45,...
- Research articles 1997-09-25
- Tufts Health Plan President/CEO and Chief Operating Officer Resign; Board Appoints James Roosevelt President and CEO
- WALTHAM, Mass. -- Earlier today, the Tufts Health Plan Board of Directors accepted the resignations of President and Chief Executive Officer Nancy Leaming and Chief Operating Officer Rich Hallworth. Leaming joined Tufts Health Plan in 1986 as chief operating officer. In 2003, she assumed the role of president and...
- Research articles 2005-06-03
- Bunstine gives up shared posts at Barneys; Brincko is now sole president, chief operating officer.(resignation of Barneys New York Co-President/Co-Chief Operating Officer Charles Bunstine 2d, John Brincko)
- John Brincko is the sole president and chief operating officer of Barneys New York after the resignation of Co-President/Co-Chief Operating Officer Charles Bunstine 2d. Despite rumors that Bunstine was looking for employment elsewhere since his executive responsibilities had been diminished, his resignation was a surprise. Bunstine, who was hired from...
- Research articles 1996-09-05
