Former Pfizer CEO, finance chief step back from Starboard's activist campaign
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Former Pfizer executives pull out of activist investor Starboard’s campaign
Hedge fund had enlisted help from ex-chair Ian Read and former finance chief Frank D’Amelio4 hours ago -
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Former Pfizer CEO, finance chief step back from Starboard's activist campaign
The about face comes as the board grapples with the activist's efforts, and just days before Starboard's Jeff Smith was slated to meet with the CEO, sources said.5 hours ago -
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