BACKSTORY: Fiat Chrysler CEO Graham Eagle
We question CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Graham Eagle
If you could have dinner with any three people (alive or dead) who would they be? Sergio Marchionne (I joined FCA the day he passed away), Soichiro Honda and Steve Jobs. What’s your one top tip for doing a deal? Prepare properly, decide where you are prepared to compromise and remember that both parties need to walk away feeling like winners. What are you reading at the moment? Total Competition by Ross Brawn and Adam Parr. It explains the strategy behind Ross’s success in the highly competitive and highly politicised world of F1 racing. Which phrase or word do you most overuse? "Maybe we should also consider ..." What was your first job? Junior development engineer at Datsun-Nissan. What is your biggest regret? I’ve worked for three international motor companies and have travelled extensively but regret that I’ve never worked abroad. What’s the worst airport you’ve been in? Mumbai, India. What is your biggest indulgence? Chocolate — in any form. What is the one investment you wish ...
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