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Lisa Su and AMD (A)
- APRIL 2025
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- Case
This multimedia case study focuses on CEO Lisa Su’s turnaround and subsequent transformation of the technology company Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD). When Su accepted the top position in 2014, AMD was on the verge of collapse. Su focused the company’s culture, simplified its product roadmap,...
Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics (A)
- APRIL 2025
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- Case
Joe Mazzulla's leadership journey with the Boston Celtics began in 2016 when he served as an assistant coach for their NBA G-League affiliate. In 2019, he was promoted to a "behind-the-bench" assistant coaching role with the Celtics, before being asked to become the interim head coach in September...
#FutureFresenius: Implementing a New Strategy to Transform the Company and Advance Patient Care
- APRIL 2025
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- Case
In February 2024, Fresenius CEO Michael Sen reflected on the company’s transformation journey from his office in Bad Homburg, Germany. With revenues of 22 billion and a mission to advance patient care, Fresenius had built a strong reputation through decades of acquisitions and dividend growth....
Setting a CEO Agenda: Ole Rosgaard at Greif
- APRIL 2025
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- Case
Since taking over as CEO of industrial packaging giant Greif, Ole Rosgaard has focused on growing the company and improving the perception of its value by the capital markets. He and his senior leadership team have made inroads to this end, including adjusting the company’s portfolio mix to...
How to Manage for Collective Creativity
14 Sep 2014
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Pompeo Warns Against u.s. Pulling Back from Global Leadership Role
Re: jsebenius@phdbe1980.hbs.edu
- 07 May 2025
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- Harvard Gazette
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