At Merrill, board member Alberto Cribiore has stepped in as interim non-executive chairman and is leading the search for a new leader.

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Chief Executive Stanley O'Neal has finally stepped aside, making way for a board member, Alberto Cribiore, to lead a search for a new chief.

FORBES: O'Neal Steps Aside At Merrill

His swift exit, and the appointment of director Alberto Cribiore as interim nonexecutive chairman, is reminiscent of Philip Purcell's departure from Morgan Stanley two years ago.

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Embattled Merrill Lynch Chief Executive Stanley O'Neal has finally stepped aside, making way for a board member, Alberto Cribiore, to lead a search for a new chief.

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Ahmass Fakahany and Gregory Fleming will remain as co-presidents and chief operating officers while the board, led by director Alberto Cribiore, considers candidates from inside and outside the company.

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His swift exit, and the appointment of director Alberto Cribiore as interim nonexecutive chairman, is reminiscent of Philip Purcell's departure from Morgan Stanley (nyse: MS - news - people ) two years ago.

FORBES: O'Neal Steps Aside At Merrill