“The most important thing for a CEO is to have the trust of the board, the trust of employees, and the trust of investors.”

About John W. Thompson

Business Executive • American

John Wendell Thompson is a prominent American business executive renowned for his leadership in the technology sector. He notably served as the chief executive officer of Symantec for a decade before becoming the...

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