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- March 29, 2012
Hasso Plattner is one of the co-founders of German business software giant SAP, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. In a SPIEGEL interview, he explains what German entrepreneurs could learn from Americans and shares his memories of Apple's Steve Jobs. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 20, 2011
In a SPIEGEL interview, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discusses his anger towards American politicians, the role of speculators in the coffee business, his expansion plans for Germany and the Seattle-based company's plan to transform itself into a player in the grocery business. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- August 03, 2011
In a SPIEGEL interview, ThyssenKrup CEO Heinrich Hiesinger discusses his plans to radically restructure the steelmaking firm. He says the traditional German company is deeply concerned about the European debt and currency crisis as well as Chancellor Angela Merkel's expensive plans for an energy revolution. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 08, 2011
The European Union is still struggling to find a long-term strategy to deal with the crisis that has befallen its common currency. SPIEGEL spoke to Pimco CEO Mohamed El-Erian about how Greece can get back on its feet, the fine line Germany is treading and why the US, despite high debt, is in better shape. more...
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- February 02, 2011
During the financial crisis, US taxpayers bailed out Citibank to the tune of 45 billion dollars. Now, the bank is once again profitable. SPIEGEL spoke to CEO Vikram Pandit about what he has learned from the crisis, the future of banking in the US and why Indians make good bankers. more...
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- December 15, 2010
Since September, the German construction giant Hochtief has been fighting off a takeover bid by the Spanish company ACS. SPIEGEL spoke to Hochtief CEO Herbert Lütkestratkötter about the recent investment from Qatar, his wariness of the Spaniards and why he is uninterested in a high severance payment. By Frank Dohmen and Janko Tietz more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 28, 2010
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn, 63, discusses his goal of replacing Toyota as the world's largest automaker, the risks associated with the Porsche takeover and the company's plans to turn around troubled units like Audi, SEAT and Skoda. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- August 04, 2010
In a SPIEGEL interview, Random House CEO Markus Dohle, 42, discusses the world's biggest publisher's plans for the e-book age, his company's tough negotiations with Apple and why the printed book will continue to dominate publishing. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 22, 2010
CEO of Deutsche Bahn, Rüdiger Grube, spoke to SPIEGEL about the recent technical problems that have plagued Germany's national rail carrier. He also discussed plans for expansion, tragedies on the rails, and why he once tried to phone German supermodel Heidi Klum. more...
