Yahoo Inc today confirmed former Warner Brothers executive Mr Terry Semel will be the new chairman and chief executive with effect from May 1st.
Mr Semel is a chairman and chief executive at Warner Bros where he has enjoyed a 24 year career.
As previously announced, former chief executive Mr Tim Koogle will be named vice chairman in a transitional role he will adopt until August.
President and chief operating officer Mr Jeff Mallett and chief financial officer Mr Susan Decker will continue in their current roles.
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AFP