Continental's board met at 4 p.m. yesterday and was told of the changes in the executive ranks.

One significant change, many experts contend, is the greater presence of women and minorities in the executive ranks.

Rejoining the bank, he quickly rose through its executive ranks.

The company said the proportion of women in its senior executive ranks is increasing.

There are almost no women in top executive ranks of corporations.

It was an episode in June 1999 that helped lift him unexpectedly into the chief executive ranks.

It has also lacked stability in its executive ranks.

The significant changes already made include an overhaul of the executive ranks.

Three agencies announced changes in their top executive ranks.

In the executive ranks, some older men try to compete by using hair color and chemical peels.