BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$325.0M
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International News Services
Chairman & CEO
Pierre LouetteNumber of Employees 2,000
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers: 711510
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Torres praises Benitez and 'great leader' Gerrard
LIVERPOOL, England AFP — Fernando Torres on Saturday said that Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez was the inspiration behind his goal-scoring exploits which helped Spain to Euro 2008 glory. Torres netted 33 times in a blistering first season for Liverpool - breaking Ruud van Nistelrooy's record for goals scored by...
Premier League glory would be career highlight - Benitez
LIVERPOOL, England AFP — Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez believes that ending the Merseyside club's 18-year wait for Premier League title glory would be the greatest accomplishment of his career. The Reds last tasted success in England's top flight in season 1989-90 when manager Kenny Dalglish steered them to their...
Larrazabal and Lynn share lead at French Open
VERSAILLES, France AFP — Spanish qualifier Pablo Larrazabal and Englishman David Lynn were the surprise halfway leaders at the French Open after second round action on Friday. Larrazabal, one in front after his opening 65 and in the first group out in the morning at the par-71 Golf National,...
Liverpool warn Chelsea to forget about Torres
LIVERPOOL, England AFP — Liverpool have told Chelsea that Spain striker Fernando Torres is not for sale at any price. Chelsea are reportedly keen to lure Torres from Anfield after his stunning debut season in the Premier League. A bid of around 50 million pounds (62 million euros)...
Spain's Jimenez wins BMW PGA Championships
WENTWORTH, England AFP — Miguel-Angel Jimenez of Spain won the 600,000-pound (754,000-euro) BMW PGA Championships here on Sunday after a play-off against Oliver Wilson of England. The 44-year old won the second play-off hole, after holing a two foot putt to secure a birdie four, against Wilson's par five....
Arsenal are in my heart, insists Henry
LONDON AFP — Barcelona striker Thierry Henry insisted Friday that he has no regrets about his move to Spain but that his former club Arsenal hold a special place in his heart. The 30-year-old striker has been linked with a move back to England after an unsuccessful first season...
Kuyt puts his faith in Torres
LIVERPOOL, England AFP — Dirk Kuyt says Liverpool have come to expect Fernando Torres to score in every game as the striker looks to continue his goal-spree against Reading this weekend. The Reds reached the last eight of the Champions League after Torres's 26th goal of the season secured...
Everton sign Fernandes on loan again
LIVERPOOL, England AFP — Everton signed Portuguese midfielder Manuel Fernandes on loan from Valencia on Saturday. Fernandes spent the second half of last season on loan at Goodison Park before deciding to move to Spain. Now Everton manager David Moyes has brought the 21-year-old back for the rest...
Gunners keeper Almunia eyes England switch
LONDON AFP — Spanish goalkeeper Manuel Almunia has refused to rule out switching his national colours to England. The 30-year-old Arsenal keeper was born in Pamplona but is yet to receive a call from Spain's national team boss Luis Aragones, and in a year he will qualify for England....
Liverpool unite around Torres's goals
LIVERPOOL, England AFP — Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has become a beacon of light amid a public dispute between Reds manager Rafael Benitez and the club's American owners, George Gillett and Tom Hicks, over transfer policy. The Spain striker's goal in the 4-0 win over Bolton last weekend was...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| David Guiraud | Vice President |
| Claude Perret | Director, HR |
| Denis Hiault | Director, Info |
| Jean-Pierre Vignolle | Director General |
| Jocelyne Bulke | Assistant Director |
| Michel Tourmen | Director, Finance |
| Yves de Saint Jacob | Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications |
| Luke Hunt | |
| Michael Mainville | Correspondent |
| Dan Jung | Multimedia Editor |
| Peter Wutherich | Editor |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Pierre Louette | Chairman & CEO |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Chairman & CEO | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Executive Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, HR | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Director, HR | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Info | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director General | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Assistant Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Finance | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Finance | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications | Current |
Luke Hunt has worked as a journalist for 20 years, primarily with Agence France-Presse, and is a routine contributor to World Politics Review. In addition to covering the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, he has extensive experience in Asia and the Middle East. He served as AFP bureau chief in Phnom Penh and Kabul. Currently based in Hong Kong, Hunt's work has appeared in many international newspapers and on international networks including CNN, the BBC and ABC in his native Australia. He has an academic background in military studies and economics.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Correspondent | Current |
| Global Radio News Ltd. | Current | |
| San Francisco Chronicle | Moscow-Based Freelance Correspondent | Former |
| The Gazette | Reporter | Former |
| The Prague Post | Reporter | Former |
Array
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Jung | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Center for Journalists | Master | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Editor | Current |
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