Edward Johnson, III
Edward Johnson, III
Edward Crosby "Ned" Johnson IIIis an American investor and businessman who, along with daughter Abigail Johnson, owns and runs Fidelity Investments and Fidelity International...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth29 June 1930
CountryUnited States of America
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Abby Johnson has agreed to become Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity, reflecting a further step forward in our leadership succession plan. Abby will retain her role of President, and I will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.
ensure fidelity smooth
Fidelity does have a succession plan in place to ensure a smooth transition.
success simple would-be
If there was a simple formula for success and it was easy to follow, everyone would be doing it.
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I would expect the family would continue to play a critical role in leading Fidelity. However, the company does not necessarily have to be run day-to-day by a family member. It will be run by the person who is determined to have the right skills and chemistry.