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Why the Judges Selected Mulally

The CEO of the Year selection panel discusses the specifics that went into their selection of Alan Mulally as this year’s CEO of the year. One reason? “He’s a statesman not only for the auto industry but also for business in general.”

 ChiefExecutive.net CEO of the Year June 27 2011

Why David Novak?

Meeting at the NYSE in New York City, members of the 2012 CEO of the Year selection committee culled from [...]

 Ray Palmer CEO of the Year June 27 2012

What’s In A Leader

Recent focus on board activism and chief executive turnover would have you believe that these are particularly difficult times for [...]

 Ed Kopko And Jeffrey Sonnenfeld CEO of the Year August 8 2007
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The X-factor

The choice for the 2008 Chief Executive of the Year marks several firsts. By her own admission Anne Mulcahy did [...]

 JP Donlon CEO of the Year June 2 2008

The CEOs’ Choice

“There are a lot of awards for a lot of reasons, but until now none from your peers,” said Roger [...]

 Chief Executive CEO of the Year , Leadership , Marketing July 1 1995

Six Things All CEOs Can Learn From Mulally

It no doubt took tremendous leadership skills for Alan Mulally to orchestrate such a profound turnaround for the automobile company. Here are some stats and key takeaways for other CEOs and business leaders on how to lead in the face of adversity.

 JP Donlon CEO of the Year , Leadership & Strategy June 27 2011

Mulally on What’s Next for Ford

Now that Mulally has turned the company around, it’s time to stop focusing on recovery and instead on growth. Here, Mulally shares the company’s innovative strategies moving forward.

 JP Donlon CEO of the Year June 27 2011
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Monsanto’s Hugh Grant, CEO of the Year 2010

Recognizing that helping farmers around the world gain access to the best technologies is in everyone’s interest, Hugh Grant has made it central to Monsanto’s strategy to partner with others—governments and NGOs—to improve food security.

 JP Donlon CEO of the Year , Green Business , Leadership , Strategy June 23 2010
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McCEO

McCEO Named 2009 CEO of the Year, McDonald’s Jim Skinner transformed an icon with a simple and powerful recipe for leadership.

 JP Donlon CEO of the Year June 24 2009

Leading the Way

To commemorate 25 years of the CEO of the Year Award, Chief Executive spoke with past winners about their views on leadership today.

 Russ Banham CEO of the Year July 20 2010

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