BACKSTORY: Saab’s Trevor Raman
We question CEO of Saab Grintek Defence Trevor Raman
Nominate your eighth wonder of the world. The Internet — it’s everywhere and is one of humanity’s greatest inventions. I believe it can be used to eradicate discrimination, social disparity, poverty, diseases and illiteracy. What’s the worst airport you’ve been in? Frankfurt Airport, Germany. I am always anxious about making short connections that require the dreaded run through the infamous long tunnel that connects terminal B to other terminals. What’s your one top tip for doing a deal? Consider the big picture and have a win-win approach while clearly defining your walk-away position. What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Patience is important; however, it is often overrated and misinterpreted. That leads to stagnation and indecision. It is important to be proactive. What is the one investment you wish you had made, or made earlier? Buying property in Sweden when I lived there and the market was much more affordable than it is now. Which phrase or word do you most overu...
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