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“It's my experience at Fiat and, now, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles that when there is a very strong CEO, it's a good thing to be chairman.” quote by John Elkann
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“It's my experience at Fiat and, now, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles that when there is a very strong CEO, it's a good thing to be chairman.”

John Elkann

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Source Speech: Annual Shareholder Meeting, 2021

A strong CEO benefits the chairman role and the company.

In simple terms: Effective leadership supports governance.

Key Takeaway

Support strong leadership.

Themes

leadership governance corporate strategy

Mood

business strategic

Type

professional thoughtful

When to use this quote

  • board meetings
  • strategic planning
  • crisis response
  • succession planning

Key Concepts

business management organizational behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • What qualities define a strong CEO?
  • How can a chairman add value?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on one leader can be risky.

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