CEO appointments break through national glass ceilings

Following slowly behind the lead shown in the UK premier football league, it seems that companies are increasingly appointing non-nationals to head up their companies on the basis of 'best person for the job'. The NYT reports that, although the majority still recruit from in-country, a growing number look outside, as in Duran at Carrefour. The article provides more examples and some facts and figures for those who are interested.