We question Cy Kim, MD of LG Electronics SA. Which living person do you most admire? Stephen Hawking. What are you reading at the moment? A powerful book, Team of Teams by Stanley McChrystal. Which talent would you most like to have? Insight and foresight. What’s the worst airport you’ve been in? Ivato International Airport, Madagascar. Nominate your eighth wonder of the world. Robert Mugabe. There’s no other person like him in this world. Need I say more? Is there such a thing as enough money, and, if so, how much is it? It’s always difficult to say how much money is enough. However, I would like to say that after retirement, I would like to travel overseas with my wife twice a year on business class. What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Modesty. Showing off is needed sometimes. Who is your favourite hero of fiction? Harry Potter, because my children love him. What’s your one top tip for doing a deal? For me, there are three principles: 1. Show sincerity. 2. Have a Plan ...
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