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“Incentives are not strategy, they are tactics. Defensive measures.”

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Carlos Ghosn, born on March 9, 1954, is a renowned businessman with over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. He is best known for his leadership roles at Renault and Nissan, particularly for leading the global expansion and transformation of these companies. more

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