Future CEO Hired Outside of Industry

September 6, 2006
Filed Under Change Management, Google (GOOG), Interactive Ads, Microsoft (MSFT), Search Engine Marketing, Yahoo! (YHOO) |

In a smart move, Ford hired outside it’s own industry for it’s next CEO.

Imagine that, hiring someone for their knowledge and competencies, realizing that fresh perspectives are necessary to lead in a different way and solve unique and complex problems. Great article and a better decision. Are you listening search engine and interactive marketing leadership and boards of directors?

Good luck, Alan Mulally, you are taking on an immense challenge.