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The seven billion dollar man

12 July 2007 Be the first to comment

Paul Penrose

Head of Research

Finextra

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has tapped Michael Capellas to take over as CEO of First Data when its $7 billion buy out goes through later this year.

Capellas made his name as a corporate turnaround artist, first at Compaq and then at MCI. On both occassions he served a short stint in the top seat, savaged costs and sold on the companies for a hefty fee.

Is this what KKR has in mind for First Data?

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