Examines the life, career and leadership style, John Meredith, Group Managing Director of Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH). Meredith founded the company in 1972 based on his vision for a more effective global commerce. Under his leadership, the company grew to become the largest container port operator in the world. HPH has grown with the ownership and control of one container in the port of ownership and management of container ports 45 May 2007. Also looks at the importance of leadership at all levels of the organization. When a company grows quickly and establishes operations around the world, it must constantly train new leaders. However, HPH had difficulty finding and training enough of leaders who were willing to lead the new company's activities in the distant port of destination. Reviews of the HPH so far and asked what other measures as may be necessary in the future. "Hide
by Kathleen E. Slaughter, Jeffrey Gandz, Nigel Goodwin Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 18 pages. Publication Date: May 24, 2007. Prod. #: 907C27-PDF-ENG
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