Comments on: Shai Agassi Resigns – WOW http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2007/03/28/shai-agassi-resigns-wow/ Jeff Nolan's take on investment, innovation, entrepreneurship and the technology industry Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:50:28 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Ouch http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2007/03/28/shai-agassi-resigns-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-97251 Ouch Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:43:09 +0000 http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2007/03/28/shai-agassi-resigns-wow/#comment-97251 In my experience working in Europe, "deputy" is often tacked onto a title as a signal the person is almost ready for a role, but not quite. (Just google "deputy director" or "deputy CEO"). It has slightly less zing than "co-CEO" but it does indicate the person probably has the potential to someday stem into the role. it also allows the current CEO to better check out the deputy, give more coaching, and ensure the is prepared to someday step into the bigger role. In my experience working in Europe, “deputy” is often tacked onto a title as a signal the person is almost ready for a role, but not quite. (Just google “deputy director” or “deputy CEO”). It has slightly less zing than “co-CEO” but it does indicate the person probably has the potential to someday stem into the role. it also allows the current CEO to better check out the deputy, give more coaching, and ensure the is prepared to someday step into the bigger role.

]]> By: Thoughts on SAP today « Vendorprisey http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2007/03/28/shai-agassi-resigns-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-97227 Thoughts on SAP today « Vendorprisey Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:14:27 +0000 http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2007/03/28/shai-agassi-resigns-wow/#comment-97227 [...]  Dennis, Vinnie, Josh  Jeff,  Mark, Larry, Dan, and many others weigh [...] [...]  Dennis, Vinnie, Josh  Jeff,  Mark, Larry, Dan, and many others weigh [...]

]]> By: Shai Leaves SAP « Getting Technical http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2007/03/28/shai-agassi-resigns-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-97118 Shai Leaves SAP « Getting Technical Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:05:57 +0000 http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2007/03/28/shai-agassi-resigns-wow/#comment-97118 [...] is some of the [...] [...] is some of the [...]

]]> By: Dennis Howlett http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2007/03/28/shai-agassi-resigns-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-97065 Dennis Howlett Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:07:09 +0000 http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2007/03/28/shai-agassi-resigns-wow/#comment-97065 I've heard of deputy MDs in the UK - they're usually heir apparent to the incumbent MD (CEO). I’ve heard of deputy MDs in the UK – they’re usually heir apparent to the incumbent MD (CEO).

]]> By: fewquid http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2007/03/28/shai-agassi-resigns-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-96994 fewquid Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:49:22 +0000 http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2007/03/28/shai-agassi-resigns-wow/#comment-96994 "Speaking of Leo, what the hell is “Deputy CEO“? Has anyone ever heard of such a title? Is it a European thing?" Definitely not a euro thing. In the UK at least a CEO is usually called the MD (Managing Director), unless the company is heavily influenced by the US. I have NEVER heard of Deputy CEO, Deputy MD or any other variation. Sounds like a BS bone they threw out to make not being the CEO a bit more palatable... “Speaking of Leo, what the hell is “Deputy CEO“? Has anyone ever heard of such a title? Is it a European thing?”

Definitely not a euro thing. In the UK at least a CEO is usually called the MD (Managing Director), unless the company is heavily influenced by the US. I have NEVER heard of Deputy CEO, Deputy MD or any other variation. Sounds like a BS bone they threw out to make not being the CEO a bit more palatable…

]]> By: Jeff http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2007/03/28/shai-agassi-resigns-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-96953 Jeff Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:39:52 +0000 http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2007/03/28/shai-agassi-resigns-wow/#comment-96953 Hi Jeff, First of all, you would certainly know better than I but in response to you comment: “Imagine the contribution a guy with his brainpower, connections and passion can make in promoting clean/green technologies.“ I would simply say “imagine what a guy with his brainpower, etc. could do with a portfolio of cleantech companies.” It’s just idle speculation on my part, but after you have gotten used to the power that a brand like SAP gives you, it’s pretty hard to just give it up and go do a startup, even if you are Shai Agassi. Hi Jeff,
First of all, you would certainly know better than I but in response to you comment:
“Imagine the contribution a guy with his brainpower, connections and passion can make in promoting clean/green technologies.“

I would simply say “imagine what a guy with his brainpower, etc. could do with a portfolio of cleantech companies.”

It’s just idle speculation on my part, but after you have gotten used to the power that a brand like SAP gives you, it’s pretty hard to just give it up and go do a startup, even if you are Shai Agassi.

]]> By: Jeff Word http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2007/03/28/shai-agassi-resigns-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-96925 Jeff Word Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:49:33 +0000 http://jeffnolan.com/wp/2007/03/28/shai-agassi-resigns-wow/#comment-96925 Jeff-- In his heart, Shai is an entrepreneur and is very passionate about clean/green tech. I'd discount the prediction about buyouts or VC's. He's a builder, not a fixer and money has never been a driver for him. Imagine the contribution a guy with his brainpower, connections and passion can make in promoting clean/green technologies. JW Jeff– In his heart, Shai is an entrepreneur and is very passionate about clean/green tech. I’d discount the prediction about buyouts or VC’s. He’s a builder, not a fixer and money has never been a driver for him. Imagine the contribution a guy with his brainpower, connections and passion can make in promoting clean/green technologies.

JW

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