Overview
"A first-rate biography of an extraordinary man." --AndrewTobias.
David Rockefeller once deemed André Meyer "the most creativefinancial genius of our time in the investment banking world."André Meyer was also known as "The Picasso of Banking" and"The Incomparable Investor," but probably his most notableachievement was his ability to completely and single-handedlyrevitalize American business after World War II. Cary Reichpresents an illuminating portrait of this ferociously energetic,charming, and ruthless businessman who was a trusted advisor of theKennedys and an intimate of William Paley and Katherine Graham.Reich goes into detail about Meyer's immigration from Nazi-occupiedFrance, his prowess on the Monopoly board of business, and some ofMeyer's lasting business legacies--now household names--includingAvis and Holiday Inn.
* Includes a new foreword by Cary Reich.
Cary Reich (New York, New York) is the former executive editor ofInstitutional Investor. His most recent book, The Life of Nelson A.Rockefeller, was a finalist for the National Book Award. Mr. Reichis the recipient of numerous journalism awards, including theOverseas Press Award and the John Hancock Award for Excellence inBusiness and Financial Journalism.
David Rockefeller once deemed André Meyer "the most creativefinancial genius of our time in the investment banking world."André Meyer was also known as "The Picasso of Banking" and"The Incomparable Investor," but probably his most notableachievement was his ability to completely and single-handedlyrevitalize American business after World War II. Cary Reichpresents an illuminating portrait of this ferociously energetic,charming, and ruthless businessman who was a trusted advisor of theKennedys and an intimate of William Paley and Katherine Graham.Reich goes into detail about Meyer's immigration from Nazi-occupiedFrance, his prowess on the Monopoly board of business, and some ofMeyer's lasting business legacies--now household names--includingAvis and Holiday Inn.
* Includes a new foreword by Cary Reich.
Cary Reich (New York, New York) is the former executive editor ofInstitutional Investor. His most recent book, The Life of Nelson A.Rockefeller, was a finalist for the National Book Award. Mr. Reichis the recipient of numerous journalism awards, including theOverseas Press Award and the John Hancock Award for Excellence inBusiness and Financial Journalism.
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