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Downing Street to wine and dine executives in ‘charm offensive’
Private equity specialist has background in consumer sector
Former Diageo boss Walsh and Axa’s de Castries chosen
Paul Drechsler chosen to succeed BT’s Mike Rake
Paul Walsh, former Diageo chief, was favourite to replace Sir Mike Rake
The chief executive shows no sign of wanting to step down from his role
PM Saikhanbileg’s idea of a referendum on mineral resources by text message will exasperate mining group
Formula 1 chief still faces threat from ex-Diageo chief Paul Walsh in non-executive role
Ex-Diageo chief Walsh walks away from plans to chair
Chief executive fights against proposal to reduce his influence over the series
Major shareholder tells insiders the sport has made a mistake in not tackling succession
Move may signal reduced role for motorsport CEO Bernie Ecclestone
L’infer, c’est les non-fumeurs
Bank’s shady past threatens to overshadow chief’s vision
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