Word: berta
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...legendary financial kingdoms. Guiding an entrenched business dynasty in a competitive global marketplace is a tall order for the tall executive--a lofty 6 ft. 2 in., though still baby-faced. "He is now the point of reference for what is quite a sprawling family empire," explains Giuseppe Berta, a professor of economic history at Milan's Bocconi University and author of the recent book The Fiat After Fiat. "This is a delicate moment. Elkann is still rather young, and there are some conflicting ideas within the family about their holdings. But he is the only one who can lead...
...entrenched business dynasty [an error occurred while processing this directive] in a competitive global marketplace is a tall order for the tall executive, a lofty 1.9 m though still baby-faced. "He is now the point of reference for what is quite a sprawling family empire," explains Giuseppe Berta, professor of economic history at Milan's Bocconi University, and author of the recent book, The Fiat After Fiat. "This is a delicate moment. Elkann is still rather young, and there are some conflicting ideas within the family about their holdings. But he is the only one who can lead them...
...aims to bring all into the fold, citing his grandfather's views. "He believed that leadership is consensus," Elkann said. "He won the support of the family and business partners and the community. He believed you lead by getting the best from the people around you." Bocconi historian Berta thinks the family's continued financial presence is important for Fiat's stability, but that the professional managers should run the shop. Another Gianni Agnelli, he says, would be impossible today. "Elkann must fulfill the role of chief stockholder. That means being less of a presence in the operation...
Ledecky has also contributed to the Harvard community, funding the Berta Greenwald Ledecky journalism fellowships for Harvard undergraduates who write for Harvard Magazine...
...cast a perspectivally crucial light of prim conventional opinion on the confines of Hedda’s twisted world; her performance was especially noteworthy for the anguish in her face when she turned away from the other characters and showed her frustration to the audience alone. Jojo Karlin as Berta the maid showed, as indeed all the actors showed, an admirably unwavering intensity in her performance and a self-confident dedication to her character...