Orange rubber-stamps Heydemann appointment as CEO

As expected, French incumbent Orange has confirmed Christel Heydemann will take on the top job as CEO, albeit not just yet.
The telco’s board on Friday announced that the high-ranking Schneider Electric exec will officially become Orange’s new CEO on April 4. Until then, outgoing chairman and CEO Stephane Richard – who originally said he’d be off no later than the end of January – will instead stay on to ensure a smooth transition.
Heydemann’s appointment come