Acer Names Jim Wong as President to Replace Lanci Who Quit
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Acer Inc. appointed Jim Wong as president with immediate effect, replacing Gianfranco Lanci, who quit as chief executive officer and president last month after clashing with board members over the company’s strategy.
The 52-year-old Wong, who headed the company’s information technology products division, will also lead a new group that includes the tablet personal computer and smartphone teams, the company said in an e-mailed statement. Chairman J.T. Wang will continue as CEO.