Ask Jeeves

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Ask Jeeves

COMPANY

Search engine, founded 1996 as Ask Jeeves. Dropped the Jeeves when it was acquired by IAC/InterActiveCorp, for $1.85B in 2005.

Official Website:
http://www.ask.com/

Industry:
Software

Ticker:
(subsidiary)

Corporate headquarters:
Oakland, CA

EXECUTIVES

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

A. George Battle Business c. 1944 CEO of Ask Jeeves, 2000-04

PAST BOARD MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

A. George Battle Business c. 1944 CEO of Ask Jeeves, 2000-04

James D. Kirsner Business c. 1943 CFO of Barra, Inc., 1993-2001

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