Alexander Smith
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Position: Columnist
I am a Reuters columnist specialising in financial services -- particularly investment banking, M&A and corporate finance. I am based in London, but have lived and worked in Spain and South America. I have been a journalist and editor for almost 19 years and before moving into commentary at the beginning of 2009 I was the editor responsible for Reuters coverage of company news in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
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Will GM pick a German to run GM Europe?
It looks as though General Motors will soon be looking for a new executive to run GM Europe, which includes its troubled Opel unit. The U.S. carmaker needs someone with credibility within Germany as well ... Full Article | Comments [1]
Lower Opel costs to help government aid
General Motors' decision to scrap the sale of Opel rests on the carmaker's calculation that the hole in its European unit's finances is not as deep as previously feared. Governments should welcome the ... Full Article
Lower Opel costs to help government aid
General Motors' decision to scrap the sale of Opel rests on the carmaker's calculation that the hole in its European unit's finances is not as deep as previously feared. Full Article
