Financier: The Biography of André Meyer: A Story of Money, Power, and the Reshaping of American Business (Trailblazers)
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (722 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471247413 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
His most recent book, The Life of Nelson A. "A first-rate biography of an extraordinary man." --Andrew Tobias. Cary Reich (New York, New York) is the former executive editor of Institutional Investor. David Rockefeller once deemed André Meyer "the most creative financial genius of our time in the investment banking world." André Meyer was also known as "The Picasso of Banking" and "The Incomparable Investor," but probably his most notable achievement was his ability to completely and single-handedly revitalize American business after World War II. Reich is the recipient of numerous journalism awards, including the Overseas Press Award and the John Hancock Award for Excellence in Business and Financial Journalism.. * Includes a new foreword by Cary Reich. Mr. Cary Reich presents an illuminating portrait of this ferociously energetic, charming, and ruthless businessman who was a trusted advisor of the Kennedys and an intimate of Willi
Reich goes into detail about Meyer's immigration from Nazi-occupied France, his prowess on the Monopoly board of business, and some of Meyer's lasting business legacies-now household names-including Avis and Holiday Inn. In this new edition of Financier, Cary Reich presents an illuminating portrait of this ferociously energetic, charming, and ruthless businessman who was a trusted advisor of the Kennedys and an intimate of William Paley and Katherine Graham. . From the Publisher A new edition of Cary Reich's engaging biography of Andre Meyer
Three Stars Amazon Customer Quiet a hard read but very interesting.. Great read with facinating mix of famous characters A great read with a facinating mix of famous characters ranging from fiancial world to the political world from the 19Great read with facinating mix of famous characters A Customer A great read with a facinating mix of famous characters ranging from fiancial world to the political world from the 1940s to the 1970s. The book offers great gossip about New York society as well as the wheeling and dealings of the M&A world. Mr. Meyer is portrayed as a strong, determined and respecte. 0s to the 1970s. The book offers great gossip about New York society as well as the wheeling and dealings of the M&A world. Mr. Meyer is portrayed as a strong, determined and respecte. "Good book that details the the "Old Boys" Network" according to Derek Johnson. Overall this book provided great historical details into the mind of one of Investment Bankings greatest personalities. Andre Meyer's networking skills were 90% responsible for his success with the remaining 10% being attributable to his sheer tenacity.The book does drag in some spots, but the author