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Steven A. Burd 1949— - RAILROAD TO CONSULTING, AILING CHAINS, TURNING SAFEWAY AROUND, EXPANSION |
 | | Magowan was supposedly Burd's superior in the governance of the company, but in terms of micromanagement Burd had few peers, and he soon made his presence felt throughout the company. |
 | | On April 30, 1993, Burd was appointed CEO as well as president of Safeway, with Magowan remaining as chairman of the board but no longer involved with the day-to-day operations of the company. |
 | | On May 12, 1998, Burd was elected Safeway's chairman of the board, with Magowan remaining only as a director. |
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