Suicides prove far from painless for FT deputy

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After 24 suicides and 13 attempted suicides since the start of 2008 at France Telecom (claim labour unions), the deputy CEO in charge of operations has quit. France Telecom announced the news that Stephane Richard is to take over, reports Guy Daniels.

"Louis-Pierre Wenes, the current Deputy CEO in charge of Operations in France, has asked Didier Lombard, Chairman and CEO of France Telecom, to relieve him of his responsibilities," said the short FT statement. "Didier Lombard has accepted this request and thanks Louis-Pierre for all that he has accomplished since December 2002 and for the significant contribution that he has made to the turnaround and the performance of the Group. As of today, Stephane Richard is appointed Deputy CEO in charge of Operations in France.”

Several opposition party politicians have called for Lombard to stand down, after a 51-year-old last week was the latest employee to committed suicide.

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Suicides prove far from painless for FT deputy

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