Business Leaders

Shortly after Tucci joined EMC in 2000, the internet bubble burst. In his first year, the company earned $1.7 billion. In his second, it lost $500 million.

From resume fluffing to corporate trash-talking, Yahoo's certainly had its share of interesting characters steering the tech ship.  Here's a look at the company's chief executives over the years -- and why they didn’t work out.

Looking to shore up faltering confidence, Yahoo went inward for its interim leader, ad business veteran Ross Levinsohn.

Best Buy said its former chief executive Brian Dunn -- who abruptly resigned in April following allegations of an affair with a female subordinate -- violated company policy, but did not misuse corporate funds.

Rich Templeton doesn't limit his sights to the United States. The CEO of the parochially-named Texas Instruments aimed to build a global business.

Yahoo revealed Sunday that it is replacing its chief executive and chairman following a scandal over former CEO Scott Thompson's resume.

Freddie Mac, the No. 2 provider of U.S. mortgage money, named former E*Trade CEO Donald Layton as its next chief executive officer.

Freddie Mac is preparing to name Donald Layton, former E*Trade CEO, as its next CEO, according to people familiar with the matter.

As little white lies continue to find their way onto resumes, investors and shareholders are questioning the vetting process on potential employees.

Diamond tapped food and beverage industry veteran Brian Driscoll as its new CEO to lead turnaround efforts after an accounting scandal tarnished the company's reputation and claimed the jobs of its top management.

Activist hedge fund Third Point, which has called for the ouster of Yahoo Chief Executive Scott Thompson for padding his resume, formally demanded in a letter that the Internet company provide access to all documents relating to Thompson's hiring.

Just like the patrons of his casino empire, Sheldon Adelson has been gambling his whole life.

Marlboro cigarette maker Philip Morris International said its chief financial officer will retire in July.