Date of Birth: March 9, 1954
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Carlos Ghosn is a Brazilian-Lebanese-French businessman renowned for his leadership roles in the automotive industry, particularly with Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Motors. Born in Porto Velho, Brazil, and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, Ghosn graduated with engineering degrees from the École Polytechnique and the École des Mines de Paris in France. He started his career at Michelin, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become CEO of Michelin North America. In 1996, he joined Renault and led a successful turnaround of the company. His efforts at Renault paved the way for his appointment as CEO of Nissan in 1999, where he was credited with saving the company from near bankruptcy. Ghosn became a symbol of successful cross-cultural management in the global automotive industry. However, his career took a dramatic turn in 2018 when he was arrested in Japan on charges of financial misconduct. In 2019, he orchestrated a dramatic escape from Japan to Lebanon, where he currently resides.
5 Interesting Facts about Carlos Ghosn
1. Carlos Ghosn is often referred to as “Le Cost Killer” for his ability to cut costs and turn around failing companies.
2. He holds citizenship in three countries: Brazil, France, and Lebanon.
3. Ghosn authored a book titled “Shift: Inside Nissan’s Historic Revival,” detailing his experiences and strategies at Nissan.
4. He was the first person to simultaneously run two Fortune 500 companies, Renault and Nissan.
5. Ghosn’s dramatic escape from Japan involved being smuggled out in a musical instrument case.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Carlos Ghosn
1. “You have to be fast on your feet and adaptive or else a strategy is useless.”
2. “Leadership is demonstrated at the moment of need.”
3. “You don’t build trust by talking. You build it by doing.”
4. “A company is stronger if it is bound by love rather than by fear.”
5. “In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Carlos Ghosn was estimated to be around $120 million.
Children
Carlos Ghosn has four children: Caroline, Nadine, Maya, and Anthony Ghosn.
Relevant Links
1. [Carlos Ghosn Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Ghosn
2. [Carlos Ghosn’s Escape from Japan](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-50969446
4. [Carlos Ghosn’s Profile on Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/profile/carlos-ghosn/
