Ford’s new CEO has his eye on the prize. Jim Hackett was brought in to replace Mark Fields as CEO in March, and since then, he has been exploring ways that Ford can improve its business operations. On Tuesday, Hackett gave a presentation to investors, outlining how the “Blue Oval” will cut costs and position itself such that it can become “the world’s most trusted mobility company,” according to a press release. “When you’re a long-lived company that has had success over multiple decades the decision to change is not easy — culturally or operationally,” Hackett said in a statement. “Ultimately, though, we must accept the virtues ... NESN.com
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Tom Brady, Robert Kraft Among Star-Studded Group Of New UFC Investors
The new list of UFC owners is star-studded to say the least. Late-night TV host Conan O’Brien revealed Thursday night that he’s part of a celebrity-laden group that bought a small ownership stake in UFC. Included in that group is New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. WME-IMG recently purchased the UFC for the whopping price of $ 4 billion in July. The talent agency allowed some of its clients to buy a small stake in the mixed martial arts company, and there apparently was no shortage of interest. “I said yes and so now I technically own a piece of the UFC,” O’Brien said Thursday, according to FOXSports.com. “I am now part
Sacramento Kings: Chris Webber to Play Role in Bringing Investors to Sacramento
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