Tech companies see leadership changes

Network equipment giant 3Com's CEO resigns, Compaq names its CEO to replace its retiring chairman, and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen plans to leave the company's board.

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

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Network equipment giant 3Com's CEO resigns, Compaq names its CEO to replace its retiring chairman, and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen plans to leave the company's board.

3Com chief executive steps down
Eric Benhamou has resigns as chief executive of network equipment giant 3Com after 10 years at the company's helm.

Compaq CEO named chairman of the board
Compaq Computer today named CEO Michael Capellas chairman, as Ben Rosen retires after serving on the board for 18 years.

Paul Allen to step down from Microsoft board
The Microsoft co-founder plans to leave the board of the world's largest software company, according to a proxy filing with the SEC.

Motorola sues AMD over executive hire
Advanced Micro Devices said it named former Motorola executive Robert Rivet as chief financial officer, and Motorola immediately sued AMD president Hector Ruiz for luring Rivet away.