Everyone knows Warren is the greatest investor of our time. . . .This book for the first time captures his genius as a manager.
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Jack Welch The first book to reveal the investment and management strategies of the Berkshire Hathaway all-star management team. Much has been written about Warren Buffett and his investment philosophy; little has been made public about the inside management of Berkshire Hathaway. With a market cap exceeding 100 billion , Berkshire Hathaway has a market value surpassing many icons of American business such as Dell, AT&T, Disney, Ford, Gillette, American Express, and GM. Drawing on his personal experiences as well as those of Berkshire's chief executives, officers, and directors interviewed for this book, Berkshire insider Robert P. Miles provides a unique look at the Berkshire Hathaway culture and its management principles.
PART ONE: THE BUFFETT CEO.
Introduction—The Warren Buffett CEO.
Buffett CEO Selection.
PART TWO: BERKSHIRE'S CAPITAL SOURCE—THE INSURERS.
The Administrator—Tony Nicely, GEICO Insurance.
The Back-Up Capital Allocator—Lou Simpson, GEICO Insurance.
The Accidental Manager—Ajit Jain, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Division.
PART THREE: BERKSHIRE'S FOUNDERS.
The Natural—Rose Blumkin, Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM).
The Visionary—Al Ueltschi, FlightSafety International.
The Innovator—Rich Santulli, Executive Jet.
PART FOUR: BERKSHIRE'S CEO FAMILY—CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.
The Disciple—Don Graham, The Washington Post.
The Third-Generation Family Successor—Irvin Blumkin, NFM.
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