Earlier this week, Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn looked like a poor sap being unceremoniously shown the door after close to 30 years of service to the retailer. His crime? He wasn’t quick enough, smart enough, visionary enough. One 24-hour news cycle later, the story line is completely different. Unnamed sources are telling news media that Dunn hurriedly left the company after an investigation was launched because of an inappropriate relationship with a female employee.

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News of Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn’s resignation has resulted in some raised eyebrows, to say the least. There were no disagreements, Best Buy said — the company and Dunn came to a mutual agreement that it was time for new leadership. Director G. Mike Mikan will serve as interim CEO while the company searches for a new chief.

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News of Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn’s resignation has resulted in some raised eyebrows, to say the least. There were no disagreements, Best Buy said — the company and Dunn came to a mutual agreement that it was time for new leadership. Director G. Mike Mikan will serve as interim CEO while the company searches for a new chief.

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Research In Motion’s recently appointed CEO Thorsten Heins emerged from his self-imposed 10-week quiet period by dropping a number of bombshells. Former co-CEO Jim Balsillie has resigned from the board of directors. Several other executives, including Chief Technical Officer David Yach and Chief Operating Officer Jim Rowan, are also leaving. The layoffs are said to include a number of senior vice presidents and vice presidents as well.

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It appears that Yahoo and shareholder Third Point are digging in for a contentious proxy fight.
The companies have been tussling over who will fill four seats on the board of directors, with the two sides clashing on several points, including whether Third Point CEO Daniel Loeb should get one of the spots. On Sunday, Yahoo announced three new independent directors to the board, effective April 5.

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