Douglas H McCorkindale
Joined Gannett Co. Inc. in 1971 as General Counsel and Secretary
Became a Vice President and member of the Operating Committee in June 1972
Was named Senior Vice President of Finance and joined the Board of Directors on March 1, 1977
Was named Chief Financial Officer in 1979
added duties as President of the Diversified Media Division in 1980
Became Vice Chairman in 1984
President in 1997
CEO in 2000
Chairman in 2001
Since McCorkindale became CEO and chairman, Gannett has done more than $4.5 billion in acquisitions and is the largest newspaper publisher in the United States
The company also expanded its business to the UK, where it is now the second largest publisher
Has held numerous positions at the international news and information company.
CURRENTLY > serves as a director of the Associated Press, Continental Airlines, Lockheed Martin and Mutual Insurance Company.
PREVIOUS HISTORY:
Graduated cum laude with an LL.B degree from Columbia University Law School in 1964.
In 1961 he received his B.A from the Columbia College of Columbia University, and there is now a scholarship in his name for undergraduate education.
Practiced corporate, securities and banking law with Thacher, Proffitt & Wood in New York City
Eugene F Murphy
Served as Vice Chairman of the Board and Executive Officer of General Electric Company from 1997, until retirement in 1999.
Led the GE Aircraft Engines business as President and CEO from 1993-1997.
GE Aircraft Engines is a global market leader in the design, production support and servicing of gas turbine engines for commercial, military, and marine and industrial applications.
Until the merger in 1993 with Martin Marietta Corporation, he was President an ...