Guy Dollé

Guy Dollé (born 1942)[1] is a French businessman. He was the CEO of the European steel manufacturer Arcelor until 2006. He was ousted as CEO following Arcelor's merger with Mittal Steel, at the end of a protracted takeover contest.[2][3][4]

Dolle had opposed the takeover, preferring a hastily drawn up plan to merge with Russian company Severstal, praising the owner as a "true European."[5] He described Mittal's products as low-grade eau de cologne compared with perfumes produced by Arcelor. He had also described Mittal's shares as "monkey money", interpreted by many as a racist attack on Mittal.[6]

In an article entitled "Arcelor's Chief Is Ousted From Mittal Partnership", the NY Times wrote that it was announced that Arcelor Mittal would be replacing him with a new chief executive. Mr. Dollé, who sat silently in the front row, hastily left the news conference refusing to answer questions.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Guy Dollé 1942— Biography - International influence, Promotes negotiation rather than confrontation". referenceforbusiness.com. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  2. 1 2 James Kanter (June 27, 2006). "Arcelor's Chief Is Ousted From Mittal Partnership - The New York Times". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  3. ↑ "Arcelor-Mittal tie the knot: Guy Dolle refuses to be CEO". moneycontrol.com. June 27, 2006. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  4. ↑ Heather Timmons, James Kanter and Andrew E. Kramer. "Arcelor offers deal to Russian steel giant - The New York Times". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  5. ↑ Heather Timmons and James Kanter (May 27, 2006). "Arcelor, Trying to Fend Off Suitor, Is Buying Russian Steel Company". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  6. ↑ By Edward Simpkins (February 5, 2006). "'Mittal to blame' for personal barbs". Telegraph. Retrieved 2016-06-26.

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