So I picked a field where I... by Henry Kravis, an American Businessman

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“So I picked a field where I had a little exposure. Where I thought I could have an enormous challenge, and have a chance to really do some good, to be a pioneer in an area, and not just be like everyone else.”

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Henry Kravis

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Name: Henry Kravis

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Jan 6, 1944

Profession: Businessman

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If you have something at risk, you think differently.

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If we can just take a few companies, and use those as models, as examples, to show the rest of corporate America how they can become more competitive, that's what I'd like to do and that's what I hope to do.

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One, I love the creativity. I love the ability to create a capital structure that is appropriate for a company, no matter what field it happens to be in.

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I love the ability to work with very good managers, and to provide the right incentives for them, and truly become a partner with that management, and make that management take a long view.

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It's not just buying the company. Sure, we picked the right companies, and we picked the right management and, most importantly, we've given them the right incentive to perform.

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