WH Smith names new chairman after accounting scandal
WH Smith appoints Balfour Beatty's former CEO Leo Quinn as executive chairman to restore stability following a £50m US accounting error. Shares surged 11% on the news.
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WH Smith names former Balfour Beatty boss as chairman
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WH Smith names former Balfour Beatty boss as chairman
WH Smith appoints Leo Quinn as executive chairman to restore stability after a major US accounting error. He starts in April with a significant share award. Read the full story.
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