Acer solves CEO puzzle

Doug Woodburn
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After previous pick Jim Wong resigned before even starting role, Taiwanese vendor settles on former Intel man to lead restructuring efforts

Acer has rounded off a topsy turvy year by naming former Intel executive Jason Chen as its new chief executive - and this time it is convinced it has the right man. Only last month, the Taiwanes...

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