Lanty Smith

- Name: Lanty L. Smith
- Birth date: December 11, 1942
- Birthplace: Sherrodsville, Ohio
- Married to Margaret Hays Chandler, three children
- Named chairman of Wachovia in May 2008
- Appointed CEO in June 2008
- Chairman of Tippet Capital, Inc.
- 1986-88: President of Burlington Industries, Inc.

On June 2, 2008, banking giant Wachovia named company Chairman Lanty Smith as its interim chief executive officer.
The 65-year-old Smith takes over for G. Kennedy Thompson, who is retiring at the request of Wachovia's board. In a statement, Smith said "no single event" prompted the board to oust Thompson, who served as Wachovia's CEO for eight years.
Lanty Smith Quotes
1. "Wachovia is a strong institution and well positioned even in the face of the unprecedented conditions in the financial services industry. The Board is confident that we are putting in place the right interim leadership to move the company forward, and no other senior management changes are currently contemplated."
2. "No single precipitating event caused the board to reach this decision, but a series of previously disclosed disappointments and setbacks cumulatively have negatively impacted the company and its performance."

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Lanty Smith Questions
- A Kevin Smith inspired question... What does it sound like when doves cry? 8 Answers
  
  How can u just leave me standing? Alone in a world thats so cold? (a world thats so cold) Maybe Im just 2 demanding (maybe, maybe Im like my father) Maybe Im... read more
- Who is the better director/writer Kevin Smith or Quentin Tarantino? 3 Answers
  
  I love Tarantino films because The career of Quentin Tarantino instantly became the stuff of Hollywood legend. Of course, winning an Oscar, Golden Globe and nu... read more
- Did Will Smith Died? Nov 22, 2009? 5 Answers
  
  It looks like it's just a rumor. Everything I've read said it's a rumor and a 'false report' http://www.inquisitr.com/48900/will-smith-dead-in-car-accident/ CN... read more
- Why did Mrs. Smith's change the name of their Pumpkin Custard pie to Classic Pumpkin? 1 Answer
  
  Hmmm. I'm not sure but it would sure be interesting to find out. If customer service can't answer you I'm not sure who can. Anyone? It's been a while (2002) sin... read more
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- Dealbreaker: Lanty Smith Writes To Wachovia's Employees... (June 2, 2008)
- WallStreetFighter: Add Another CEO to That List (June 2, 2008)
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