ie8 fix
Ad: Read more on Cloud Computing

November 9, 2005 4:44 AM PST

Liberty Media nabs former Oracle CFO

Greg Maffei, Oracle's former chief financial officer, will become CEO of Liberty Media, his new company said Wednesday.

Maffei, who also has been named a director at Liberty, was with Oracle for less than a year before stepping down at the company last week.

Gregory Maffei
Greg Maffei

Maffei will take over the CEO spot in the second quarter of 2006, replacing John C. Malone, who will remain chairman. Maffei will also become president of the company, replacing Robert Bennett, who is retiring but will remain a director.

Liberty Media is a holding company with stakes in numerous Internet and media companies, including InterActiveCorp, Expedia, and News Corp., and television channels QVC, Encore and Starz.

 

Join the conversation

Add your comment

The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited. Click here to review our Terms of Use.

ie8 fix

What's Hot

Discussions

Shared

RSS Feeds

Add headlines from CNET News to your homepage or feedreader.

ie8 fix
  • Recently Viewed Products
  • My Lists
  • My Software Updates
  • Promo
  • Log In | Join CNET