Retail CEO elaborates on 'passion play'

One of the most talked about CEOs in the Tampa area, Mindy Grossman at online retailer HSN, emphatically addressed rumors of her pending departure during the firm's quarterly earnings conference call Aug. 7.

The answer: She's not going anywhere.

“A number of years ago rumors circulated and my quote was that 'reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.' And that has not changed,” Grossman says during the call. “Anyone who knows me knows that my commitment to this business is unparalleled. This is not a job for me. This is a passion play.”