Brenda Barnes' tenure as CEO of Sara Lee

By: just-food.com | 9 August 2010

The board of directors of Sara Lee this morning (9 August) announced that Brenda Barnes will step down permanently from her roles as chairman and CEO in order to focus on improving her health after suffering a stroke in May.

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The board of directors of Sara Lee this morning (9 August) announced that Brenda Barnes will step down permanently from her roles as chairman and CEO in order to focus on improving her health after suffering a stroke in May.

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