The bank is also going through a significant restructuring of its business.

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His company is going through a substantial restructuring which will see it shed its PC unit to concentrate on high-margin software business.

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Those involved in the program bring their individual leadership issues with them, everything from massively expanding a business to -- more common amid current circumstances -- coping with tougher trading conditions or pushing through restructuring or reforms.

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