Charles R. Schwab , chairman and founder of Charles Schwab Corp. , San...

Charles R. Schwab, chairman and founder of Charles Schwab Corp., San Francisco, was reappointed chief executive officer. He replaces David S. Pottruck, who was ousted by the Schwab board of directors. After serving as co-CEO with Mr. Pottruck for more than four years, Mr. Schwab had relinquished the title on May 9, 2003.