The company's board also includes founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

Some company leaders, including founder James Monsees, argued for immediate action to curb youth sales.

The criminal prosecution of Megaupload targets seven individuals connected to the file-sharing site, including founder Dotcom.

The criminal prosecution of Megaupload targets seven individuals connected to the Hong Kong-based file-sharing site, including founder Kim Dotcom.

Military commanders have told Reuters that most of the LTTE's commanders are there, including founder and leader Vellupillai Prabhakaran.

MGM also said it would consider the investment manager's plan to nominate four candidates to its board, including founder Jonathan Litt.

As a result, boards are asserting their authority more frequently, which can put them on collision courses with CEOs, including founders.

The state of Oklahoma has filed criminal charges against embattled telecommunications group WorldCom and six former executives including founder Mr Bernie Ebbers.

Military commanders say the Tigers' leadership, including founder Vellupillai Prabhakaran, are hiding among the civilians and directing their last stand from there.

Since December of last year, Groupon paid out an eye-popping $810 million to early investors, including founder and CEO Andrew Mason.

Last October, Barnes & Noble said it was exploring options after several parties, including founder-chairman Leonard Riggio, showed interest in acquiring the company.

Before the session, the trader had said about a third of its shareholders, including founder Richard Elman, were already committed to the rescue.

The U.S. bookstore chain has been exploring options for a buyout since last October, with multiple parties showing interest, including founder-chairman Leonard Riggio.

Separately, Citadel earlier this year hired about 20 traders and analysts from fund Cumulus, including founder and Chief Investment Officer, Peter Brewer, sources said.

Last October, Barnes & Noble said it was exploring its options after several parties, including founder-chairman Leonard Riggio, showed interest in acquiring the company.

Platinum's top executives, including founder Mark Nordlicht and co-chief investment officer David Levy, were arrested and charged with fraud in December by U.S. authorities.