The former ARRI executive's adventures in corporate espionage have landed him nothing but trouble.

ENGADGET: Band Pro seeking damages against ARRI and Michael Bravin, expects to get its data back

"For the time being, it's going to be something that's very expensive, " admits Space Adventures Chief Executive Eric Anderson .

FORBES: The New Space Race

Not an unusual exchange, except that LeRoy, 22, is chief executive of privately held LeRoy Adventures, and Desiderio was her boss until February.

FORBES: Heir Waves

Mr Mehdorn's adventures with Deutsche Bahn began when he joined as chief executive in 1999, after a career at engineering firms.

ECONOMIST: Face value