Examines the evolution of ABB under its four leaders from the merger in 2002. The history of both companies - AB Asea Brown Boveri, and others Cie - justification of merger, the merger and the integration and restructuring of the company under Percy Barnevik, the first CEO of ABB. Why merge so successful? What are the advantages and disadvantages of management Barnevik, especially the highly decentralized structure of the matrix? As this structure is ABB? In late 1996, Barnevik has decided to step down as CEO. Who will be his successor? What problems will be the new face of CEO? "Hide
by Paul Strebel, Nanci Govinder Source: IMD 15 pages. Publication Date: January 1, 2003. Prod. #: IMD172-PDF-ENG
