The Convergys board elected pres/COO David Dougherty to replace chmn/CEO Jim Orr, who retires at the end of ’07. — Turner named Clyde Smith svp, global broadcast technology and standards. — Rod Birkins becomes svp, global sourcing and design & development, QVC. — Ellen Futter, pres of the American Museum of Natural History, informed Viacom Wed that she would resign from its board Apr 12. Blythe McGarvie, pres and founder of private consulting firm Leadership for Intl Finance, will replace her. No reason was given for Futter’s departure.

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