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Some Interesting Media Commentary on My Departure

August 20th, 2008 Leave a comment Go to comments

There has been a bit of press since the announcement of my departure from the REA Group.  While many of the article were essentially reprints of the press release, a couple of online publications have gone a step further.  I tought i would share them with you.

The first is from Global Edge based out of the UK …

http://www.globaledge.co.uk/news/details/global-property-chief-sacked/22821?code=700 

The second is from SmartCompany.com.au in Australia

http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080805-Realestatecomau-sacks-chief-executive-Simon-Baker-.html

Finally, an article from Business 2 in Australia (always good for a read)

http://www.business2.com.au/2008/08/04/job-vacancy-realestatecomau-ceo/

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