“The world needs specialists and highly trained people with advanced degrees, no question about it. But the world also needs diversity and versatility. It needs people who know as much about our value system as they do about our solar system.”
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Roger Smith
Roger Smith (July 12, 1925 – November 29, 2007) was a prominent American business executive who served as chairman and CEO of General Motors. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he graduated from the University of Michigan. During his tenure, he led GM through modernization and global expansion, but faced controversy over labor disputes and plant closures. His career marked a pivotal era in the U.S. auto industry. more
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