The Global CEO

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Is there such a thing as a global CEO?  That is the question addressed in the following article:

Is There Really Such a Thing as a 'Global CEO'?

The idea of the "global CEO" -- usually understood as chief executives who either come from a country other than where their company is headquartered, or have spent a considerable amount of their careers working "overseas" -- makes sense. Companies require a level of expertise outside their home territories that goes beyond what they have needed in the past.

On behalf of all entrepreneurs and small business owners who conduct business across borders, my answer is:  Yes!  We are global CEOs and do it all:  run a business, take our product or service international and communicate effectively and directly with people from all over the world.