382: What to look for in a CEO

382: What to look for in a CEO

Author: Nick Huber April 24, 2024 Duration: 6:09
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In this short clip, Sieva and I talk about what to look for in hiring a CEO. Sieva runs a fund/holding company that invests in and owns stakes in 20+ businesses. We both share the main traits that we look for when recruiting and placing CEOs into various companies within our respective portfolios.

 

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