Last week, we looked at the geeks who created iconic technologies. This week, we examine the executives who pushed those technologies into becoming the basis of some of the largest businesses in the world.

Movers and stinkers from the world of business

Jeff Raikes to retire in September.

Apple chief executive and co-founder Steve Jobs has officially returned to his position following a six-month medical leave.

Life with an exclamation point!.

Jobs sings praises of revamped Finder and desktop.

Apple chief shrugs off worries and continues to assert innocence.

Linden Labs CEO moves to board position.

Stock option backdating ends George Semenuk's carreer.

Content could be available within a year, says chief exec.

Investigation prompts former financial boss to resign as board member.

Search firm announces stock deal for video-sharing site.

Most profitable March quarter in company's history.

Company cuts deal with California Attorney General.

There is a world beyond the eternal Apple-Microsoft battle, Mozilla tellsApple.

Redmond withdraws acquisition offer.

Executive called in to testify.

Web giant rolls out plan for internal shake up.

New super thin notebook comes with 64GB SSD, multitouch, and amazingly it doesn’t cost the earth.

New computing platform seeks to streamline nursing.