Short Take: iXL resumes COO search

Just one week after announcing a new chief operating officer, iXL Enterprises said James Gionfriddo will not join the company after all. Without disclosing specific details, the struggling Internet consulting company said Gionfriddo, 46, had a prior commitment with another employer. Executive vice president Barry Sikes will continue in his role as COO while the Atlanta-based company continues its search for a new COO and chief executive officer.

Jan. 2, 2002 4:43 p.m. PT

Just one week after announcing a new chief operating officer, iXL Enterprises said James Gionfriddo will not join the company after all. Without disclosing specific details, the Internet consulting company said Gionfriddo, 46, had a prior commitment with another employer. Executive vice president Barry Sikes will continue in his role as COO while the Atlanta-based company continues its search for a new COO and chief executive officer.