<Wow> Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International helped find Google find its CEO Eric Schmidt and got stock as part of its efforts. Now that Google’s public,
the firm made $130 million selling that stock. </wow> More details from the AP: Search firm cashes in
on Google warrants.
$130 Million For Finding Google’s CEO
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