Johnson was instrumental in not only toppling Jordan Hansell in recent weeks, but also took a lead role in pressuring Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway in 2009 to replace NetJets founder Richard Santulli, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told The Post.
“This is coup No. 2,” the source noted.
Johnson’s latest “Dear Warren” letter came earlier this year as he resigned as NetJets president effective on May 1.
“He sent a letter to Buffett saying he was dissatisfied with the direction of the company,” a source at NetJets said.
The letter must have found a receptive ear in Omaha.
In recent weeks, Berkshire Hathaway’s Tracy Britt Cool, who helps Buffett manage Berkshire’s troubled companies, was spotted around NetJets offices, two sources said.
Read more: The New York Post
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Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
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General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
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