BACKSTORY: Volvo Group’s Marcus Hörberg
We question Marcus Hörberg, vice-president at Volvo Group Southern Africa
Which phrase or word do you most overuse? My kids think I sound very old when I constantly point out how "fortunate and privileged" we are in most ways. I don’t agree with them. Is there such a thing as enough money, and if so, how much is it? I believe that’s a very individual matter, and in my case, I am more concerned with having enough time. What are you reading at the moment? Factfulness by Hans Rosling, who unfortunately died in 2017, and Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. What’s the one book everyone should read? I like Ernest Hemingway, so I would say any of his books. What’s the worst airport you’ve been in? An outdoor airport with two gates in Belize, Central America. The country has a very pleasant climate, though. On what occasion do you lie? I might exaggerate, but I don’t lie. What was your first job? My first part-time job was on a production line during my studies, when I was 14 years old, and my first job with Volvo was as credit controller 21 years ago. Who is your favou...
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