PeopleSoft CEO resigns
News PeopleSoft founder David Duffield, who returned as chief executive of the business software maker during its takeover battle with rival Oracle, has resigned from the company. PeopleSoft and Oracle declined to comment on the filing, and Duffield...
[December 29, 2004, 8:55]
Peoplesoft's founder steps aside
News PeopleSoft founder and chief executive David Duffield announced Tuesday that he was stepping aside to make room for current president Craig Conway to assume the helm of the software giant. The company said Duffield will continue as chairman of the...
[September 22, 1999, 11:39]
Where will PeopleSoft's posturing in court get it?
News Then there's David Duffield, PeopleSoft's chairman, founder and now its CEO, who owns at least 48 million shares himself -- a sizable 13 percent stake in the company. In a taped deposition that was played in court this week, Duffield essentially...
[October 18, 2004, 12:00]
Oracle reveals PeopleSoft board challengers
News They will be vying for board seats currently held by PeopleSoft chairman and chief executive David Duffield, vice-chairman Aneel Bhusri, and independent directors Steven Goldby and Michael Maples. Oracle on Wednesday announced its opposing slate of...
[November 25, 2004, 8:05]
Dial 'O' for Oracle
News That group included PeopleSoft Chairman David Duffield and fellow board member A. Oracle's 18-month hostile takeover battle for PeopleSoft came to an end on Friday evening with a single phone call. A PeopleSoft director, through an attorney...
[December 14, 2004, 7:25]
The chief has gone, but the battle continues
News Although in most cases the departure of a CEO signals a company is ready to talk to a hostile bidder, anyone who thinks Dave Duffield is coming back to sell the company will be sadly mistaken," said John Torrey, an analyst with Adams Harkness.
[October 5, 2004, 11:20]
