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Quote by Carl Icahn

“The CEO is, by far, the most important decision for a company... The company is going to rise and fall with the CEO.”

Quote by Carl Icahn

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Carl Icahn
Carl Icahn

Carl Icahn, born on February 16, 1936, is a renowned American businessman, investor, and entrepreneur. He is known for his astute investments in the capital markets and his aggressive investment strategies. more

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