Ansell's Boon to retire

RED BANK, N.J. (Nov. 24)—Longtime executive Harry Boon will retire as managing director and CEO of Ansell Ltd. on June 30 following the expiration of his contract. Boon has been with Ansell in various capacities for 27 years, and has been based at the company's Red Bank headquarters since 1997. Prior to becoming CEO two years ago, he held a number of senior positions with the company, including 13 years as managing director when Ansell was a division of Pacific Dunlop Ltd. Boon is expected to receive a lucrative payment package upon his retirement, including up to $320,000 in share options and a $1.5 million termination payment.