Doug_B_Erdely@cup.portal.com (04/26/89)
I have not seen this mentioned anywhere on comp.sys.amiga, so I thought I would
post it for your info. Max Toy from CBM has left to pursue other interests.
I am sorry to see him go, as he seemed to be one of the best CEO's Commodore
has had in a LONG TIME! I hope CBM stays on its improved "path". :>
I base the above on info gathered from a couple of major networks (GEnie,
American People Link, etc...).
- Doug -
Doug_B_Erdely@Portal.Cup.Comjesup@cbmvax.UUCP (Randell Jesup) (04/27/89)
In article <17592@cup.portal.com> Doug_B_Erdely@cup.portal.com writes: >I have not seen this mentioned anywhere on comp.sys.amiga, so I thought I would >post it for your info. Max Toy from CBM has left to pursue other interests. > >I am sorry to see him go, as he seemed to be one of the best CEO's Commodore >has had in a LONG TIME! I hope CBM stays on its improved "path". :> Note: Max was only the president of the US Sales company, not all of Commodore. There's a big difference. -- Randell Jesup, Commodore Engineering {uunet|rutgers|allegra}!cbmvax!jesup
detert@lognet2.arpa (CMS David K. Detert) (04/27/89)
I just heard that the Wall Street Journal today reported that Max Toy
has departed Commodore. Me thinks that was trouble with Mr Gould, but
what doe~{ it mean for the future of Commodore and the Amiga? Can
anyone shed more light on this subject please??? Cheers, Dave
CMSgt Dx{vid K Detert, USAF ARPANet: detert@logne:{2.arpa
(Sorry for the line noise)
PS. For Ethan, thanks for the reply re IN1000 chips. Mail bounced.Doug_B_Erdely@cup.portal.com (04/28/89)
In article <17592@cup.portal.com> Doug_B_Erdely@cup.portal.com writes: >I have not seen this mentioned anywhere on comp.sys.amiga, so I thought I would >post it for your info. Max Toy from CBM has left to pursue other interests. > >I am sorry to see him go, as he seemed to be one of the best CEO's Commodore >has had in a LONG TIME! I hope CBM stays on its improved "path". :> Note: Max was only the president of the US Sales company, not all of Commodore. There's a big difference. -- Randell Jesup, Commodore Engineering {uunet|rutgers|allegra}!cbmvax!jesup Opps, right you are! I should have mentioned that in my message. Sorry if I caused any confusion. - Doug - Doug_B_Erdely@Portal.Cup.Com
papa@pollux.usc.edu (Marco Papa) (04/29/89)
The following press release was issued 4/24/89 by Commodore Imternational Limited: ** Commodore Names Copperman as President of US Operations ** West Chester, PA, Monday April 24, 1989 -- Commodore International Limited (NYSE:CBU) today announced it has named Harold D. Copperman as President and Chief Operating Officer of Commodore's US Operations, Commodore Business Machines, Inc. He replaces Max Toy, who resigned to pursue other interests. Mr. Copperman, 42, was formerly Vice President and General Manager, Eastern Operations, Apple Computer, Inc. His responsibilities included overseeing sales, marketing, support, and distribution for Apple's Eastern region. He also managed Apple's Federal Systems Group. Prior to that, Mr. Copperman served with International Business Machines for twenty years, most recently as National Director of Marketing for IBM's Academic Information Systems Business Unit. Irving Gould, Chairman, Commodore International Limited, said, "Our overseas operations have experienced strong growth in sales and profitability, and the hiring of an individual with Harry Copperman 's experience and track record is a key element in our plan for building a strong US operation." Mr. Copperman said he "plans to take advantage of Commodore's broad range of products to further penetrate the education market and to expand our use of value-added resellers. We will also continue to build and enhance our dealer distribution network." These activities, he said, are in line with Commodore's continuing US and worldwide strategy of increasing its presence in business, government and education while mantaining and expanding its traditional strength in the consumer sector." Mr. Copperman began his career with IBM in 1967 as a System Engineeer. During the 1970-1982 period, he worked for IBM's Data Processing Division and held a variety of sales, marketing and management positions. In 1983, he joined IBM's National Marketing Division, where he was named Director of Marketing and then Regional Manager. In 1986, he assumed national responsibility for IBM's sales and marketing in higher education. He joined Apple Computer in September 1987 in his most recent position. A Graduate of Rutgers University, Mr. Copperman hold a BS in mechanical Engineering. ------- end of quote I had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Copperman when he was with IBM ACIS and as such was overseeing the USC Advanced Computing Support Center. He is known for being a very "tough" guy. Wall Street seemed to take the change pretty well. Yesterday Commodore's stock was trading at $19 3/8, almost the highest it has been in the recent months. -- Marco papa 'Doc' -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= uucp:...!pollux!papa BIX:papa ARPAnet:pollux!papa@oberon.usc.edu "There's Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Diga!" -- Leo Schwab [quoting Rick Unland] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=