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Herbert Hainer CEO & President, Adidas

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Like everyone, Adidas is feeling the pinch. Q2 2009 results were down – though better than expected – and all eyes are on President and CEO Herbert Hainer, the man who oversaw the sale of Salomon, to better focus on core competencies, and the reeling Read More...

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Herbert's concepts (insights) on 'CEO-as a role model' were excellent.

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Arjunvasan Ambigapathy | Other

it's very good

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hamdy alshazly | Other

Great interview is very inspirational man, great demonstration of leadership drive development innovation along the way that play supporting demande and supply that peoples have a good reason to buy for Adidas products last long good quality but expensive. Lina Kay

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Lina Kay | Other

It gave me a great insight into what needs to be implemented when one works at the top level of a organisation .

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Gaurab Gurung | Other

Great leadership skills. An outstanding role model. Great interview.

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Raul Sanabria | Other

An amazing leader. He values adidas employees and demonstrates this by his inclusive gatherings and meetings and his openness.

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Helen Roditis | Other

Great guy, good interview. Hainer is clearly a practical guy who believes in doing, not just talking about it. I liked his practical examples of how he brought more innovation to the company: removing reporting layers and opening close-to-market R&D centers. I'd love to hear more about how they facilitated these changes throughout the company.

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Leo Salazar | Other

Couldn't agree more with you Adam, Hainer leads by example and this model has been the perfect fit for Adidas.

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Kieran Gallagher | Other

Herbert Hainer is an inspirational man, his attitude, in my opinion, is absolutely spot-on. His leadership style of open and honest dialogue, is commendable and exudes confidence in his ability to lead. Most memorable comments, for me, were 'turning the big tanker into a speed boat again' and 'it's the fastest who will win the races'.

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ADAM DIXON | Other

Great interview but it was cut short to 06:45 minutes out of 13:03, please correct. Thanks a million.

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