Yahoo Director John Hayes is Stepping Down and Verizon Supports Earth Hour

Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YAHOO) director John Hayes is not seeking re-election at June’s shareholder meeting. Hayes joined the company amid upheaval back in 2012 and has said he is unable to bring the time and focus required for the position. He is also the chief marketing officer at American Express Co. Hayes was one of three directors who joined the board amid a clash with investor Dan Loeb’s Third Point LLC. investor Dan Loeb’s Third Point LLC almost two years ago. “I have made the difficult decision to not seek re-election to the Yahoo Board,” Hayes said in the statement. “I have tremendous