Article: Sir Peter's 'rollercoaster ride' finally grinds to halt.

Byline: Steve Pain Business Staff

When Peter Bonfield took over the hot seat at BT some five years ago he warned: 'Fasten your seatbelts - we are in for a roller-coaster ride.'

And how right he was. Under his stewardship - which, as many expected, is ending a year earlier than originally scheduled - BT's share price quadrupled to nudge pounds 14 but then plunged back to 300p as the telecoms giant groaned under a mountain of debt and the former world-beater fell badly behind its rivals.

Shareholders say that along with former chairman Sir Iain ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!