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When you start thinking about leaving, choose your moment carefully. Go out while you’re still on top, not when you’re no longer in control of events.

Carlos Ghosn

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Carlos Ghosn
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: March 9
Business Executive
Businessman
Engineer
Management
Writer
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I'm the C.E.O., nominated by the shareholders. If they're not happy, I have to take the consequences.
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Good is somebody who delivered and allowed the company to overcome obstacles, without leaving a profound impact on its culture. Great is somebody who leads his company to achievements and performance and value that nobody was expecting it had.
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