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Management Tips From a Legendary CEO
The Real-Life MBA, by Jack and Suzie Welch Jack Welch (1935-2020) was an American business executive, who led General Electric as Chairman and CEO over 1981-2001, and wrote several management books. Though criticized for some practices, he was considered one of the best CEOs of recent decades. Below are the lessons from his book The… Continue reading
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About THE AUTHOR
- I have been a private equity investor for 17 years, and prior to that, a leveraged finance banker for 3 years. During the past 20 years, I have worked on transactions with a cumulated value of €13 billion, alongside talented founders, managers, investors, bankers, and advisors.
- I have served on the board of private European companies of various sizes (from €5 million to €200 million of EBITDA) in various industries (food, wealth management, education, access control, dental services, real estate financing, publishing, building materials, capital equipment).
- I teach an Introduction to Private Equity course at my alma mater, HEC Paris, hold a CFA charter, and am passionate about investing (I manage a portfolio of listed stocks on the side for my own account), business, social sciences, and mental models.
- I am blessed with a wonderful wife and three amazing children.