Wrigley Taps CEO Outside of Family

October 22, 2006

Chewing gum maker Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. on Monday went outside the Wrigley family for the first time to name a president and chief executive, surprising investors and helping send its shares up as much as 16%.

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