Kodak's Antonio Perez to Leave CEO Position

Antonio Perez, who oversaw Eastman Kodak during one of the most trying periods in company history, will be stepping down from the position by fall 2014 at the outside.

The Rochester, NY-based printing and imaging company said Tuesday night that Perez will serve as CEO of the company once it exits from bankruptcy, but only until a successor is named or for a year, whichever comes first. He then would serve as a consultant for up to two years.

Kodak said the post-bankruptcy management team, with Perez at the helm at least temporarily, “will ensure continuity...and has the expertise to continue the