Top Man by Stewart Lansley
Philip Green reached billionaire status faster than anyone else in British history, thanks to a combination of aggressive business tactics and shrewd business deals. This book sheds light on a man whose influence is felt throughout the high streets of every British town and city.
"'Philip Green was aggressive, flash and cockyHe was very unpopular.' Former schoolmate 'Philip is without doubt the best dealer retail has seen. But no one in management gets on with him for long.' Business colleague 'M&S have yet to meet their judgement day.' Philip Green, on withdrawing his second bid to take over Marks and Spencer 'I just thought you should know that I tore your f**king article out and put it under the cat's arse where it belongs.' Philip Green to a journalist"
Andy Forester is a journalist and television producer who has specialised in making business stories accessible to a general audience. His most recent book, The Man Who Saw the Future, is a biography of William Paterson the founder of the Bank of England. Stewart Lansley, formerly an academic economist, is currently an executive producer in the Current Affairs Department of the BBC. His TV and radio work has been nominated for both EMMY and Sony awards and he has written six books, including Poor Britain and After the Gold Rush.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845131685 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845131681 |
| Title | Top Man |
| Author | Stewart Lansley |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2006-09-08 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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