Pfizer (nyse: PFE - news - people ) ousted Henry McKinnell after he failed to deliver good returns.

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Pfizer ousted Henry McKinnell after he failed to deliver good returns.

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And a former colleague's memories of D'Amelio reveal that he may also represent a more investor-friendly style at Pfizer, a contrast with the imperious style of former Chief Executive Henry McKinnell.

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But now, Chief Executive Henry 'Hank' McKinnell is taking steps to blunt the controversy.

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"These clinical trial results are new, " said Pfizer Chief Executive Henry "Hank" McKinnell in a prepared statement.

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But now, Chief Executive Henry 'Hank'McKinnellHenry 'Hank' McKinnell is taking steps to blunt the controversy.

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In a surprise move, Pfizer announced that its top lawyer, JeffreyKindlerJeffrey Kindler, would replace Henry "Hank"McKinnellHenry "Hank" McKinnell as chief executive officer.

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Pfizer has submitted Sutent, a cancer drug that Chief Executive Henry "Hank"McKinnellHenry "Hank" McKinnell has described as "revolutionary", to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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