Nortel CEO Mike Zafirovski steps down

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Aug. 10, 2009

Nortel Networks CEO Mike Zafirovski is stepping down from the troubled telecommunications company, saying a "a natural transition point" has been reached as the company proceeds with plans to liquidate. The company also announced Monday that its board of...

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