Tearing Down the Walls
How Sandy Weill Fought His Way to the Top of the Financial World. . .and Then Nearly Lost It All
by:
Monica Langley
Summary:
The book chronicles the rise of financier Sandy Weill, detailing his ambitious journey as he built a financial empire by assembling Citigroup, one of the world's largest financial services companies. It also explores the challenges and near-collapse he faced, providing an insider's view of power struggles, corporate mergers, and the volatile nature of the financial industry.
Key points:
1. Merger Mastery: Sandy Weill is known for his skill in executing complex mergers, building Citigroup into a financial giant. He excelled at finding merger targets, closing deals, and merging companies successfully.
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