Monday, March 15, 2010

Brendan Wood International Announces Annual Corporate TopGun Designations in Canada - 2,500 Global Institutional Investors Rate "Best of the Best".

TopGun Press:
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 22, 2010) - Worldwide intelligence-based advisory firm Brendan Wood International (BWI) today announced its shareholders' choice list of Canadian TopGun Companies, CEOs, CFOs and Boards of Directors. A total of 26 companies received TopGun shareholder confidence designations, selected from 250 Canadian companies evaluated. In the large-cap categories, Agnico-Eagle Mines, Canadian National Railway, Canadian Natural Resources, Enbridge, EnCana, RioCan Real Estate and Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan received a sweep of all 4 designations. Recipients of the prestigious award reflect BWI's year-round discussions with investors worldwide defining their shareholder confidence criteria and identifying corporations that best meet investors' stringent tests.

The TopGun designation is awarded by the Brendan Wood Worldwide Panel of Shareholders, consisting of 2,500 professional investors who in fact manage trillions of dollars in equity capital. Continuous investigative debriefings with shareholders throughout the world are performed on an ongoing basis. The results are based upon the ratings of investors throughout 2009. Through its "Shareholder Confidence Index," Brendan Wood International monitors the confidence level of investors and their advisors in companies and senior management of the world's largest and most transactionally active companies. Below is the list of Canadian TopGun recipients:

TopGun Companies - Shareholder Confidence
Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited
Barrick Gold Corporation
Brookfield Properties
Canadian National Railway
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
Crescent Point Energy Trust
Enbridge Inc.
EnCana Corporation
Goldcorp Inc.
Kinross Gold Corporation
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.
Research In Motion
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust
Rogers Communications
Royal Bank of Canada
Shaw Communications
Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation
Suncor Energy
Toronto-Dominion Bank
TransCanada Corporation

TopGun CEOs
Company - CEO
Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited - Sean Boyd
Brookfield Properties - Richard B. Clark
Canadian National Railway - E. Hunter Harrison*
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. - Steve W. Laut
Enbridge Inc. - Patrick D. Daniel
EnCana Corporation - Randall K. Eresman
Kinross Gold Corporation - Tye W. Burt
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. - William J. Doyle
Research In Motion - Michael Lazaridis/James L.
Balsillie
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust - Edward Sonshine, QC
Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation - Juergen Schreiber
Toronto-Dominion Bank - W. Edmund Clark

*E. Hunter Harrison has since retired from the position of CEO

TopGun CFOs
Company - CFO
Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited - David Garofalo
Brookfield Properties - Bryan K. Davis
Canadian National Railway - Claude Mongeau*
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. - Douglas A. Proll
Enbridge Inc. - J. Richard Bird
EnCana Corporation - Brian Ferguson**
Kinross Gold Corporation - Thomas M. Boehlert
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. - Wayne R. Brownlee
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust - Raghunath Davloor

*Claude Mongeau has since risen to the position of CEO

**Brian Ferguson has since risen to the position of CEO at Cenovus Energy

TopGun Boards of Directors
Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited
Canadian National Railway
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
Crescent Point Energy Trust
Enbridge Inc.
EnCana Corporation
Goldcorp Inc.
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust
Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation

The Index ranks CEOs and CFOs based on the quality of management, including the positioning and strategy for the corporation; the depth of the management team and execution capability; and the accountability and clear communication with investors focused on the strategy and development of the business. The quality of the Board of Directors is measured based on whether they remain independent, consistently look out for the interests of shareholders and the extent to which they can influence the strategy and development of the business.

Additionally, 6 companies were nominated as TopGun Rising Star companies. A Rising Star company is a small/mid-cap company who is considered by investors to have superb management, strong positioning and an excellent growth profile. The TopGun Rising Star companies are:

TopGun Companies - Rising Stars
Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust
Bonavista Energy Trust
Dollarama Inc.
Eldorado Gold Corporation
Red Bank Mining Inc.
Silver Wheaton Corporation

BWI's Chairman Brendan Wood described the recipients as "the best of the best in Canada." He commented, "In a year when shareholders lacked confidence in the capital markets, these companies and their management teams stand out as having been elected by shareholders for outstanding professionalism and integrity. It's a testament to say that shareholders have the utmost confidence in your company during a time where confidence is difficult to come by." TopGun award winners will be recognized at Brendan Wood International's upcoming TopGun Ball, in support of Lazarus Charities, on March 4th and again at The TopGun Worldwide Classic Conference, scheduled for later this year in Palm Beach, Florida.

Brendan Wood International

Founded in 1970, Brendan Wood International is a worldwide intelligence firm that draws on a unique global intelligence network to identify TopGun performance in the global capital markets. The Shareholder Confidence Index is based on intelligence from this network and is one of Brendan Wood International's suite of proprietary products available to investors and corporations that are focused on TopGun performances.

Experience, independence, a global network and proprietary data uniquely prepare Brendan Wood International to offer a wide range of services to the capital markets, including:

-- Worldwide investigations of TopGun performance in the capital markets
-- Assisting corporations to select TopGun banking groups to represent them in capital markets transactions
-- Career Management and Agency Placement of TopGun executives, bankers and capital markets
professionals
-- Directly assisting corporations to achieve the highest levels of Shareholder Confidence
-- Directly assisting investment banks to optimize their worldwide share of TopGun banking relationships

Brendan Wood International's website: www.brendanwood.com


For more information, please contact

Brendan Wood International
Johann T. Rodrigues
Panel Manager
+1-416-924-8110 ext. 323
jrodrigues@brendanwood.com
www.brendanwood.com

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Sector - Aerospace/Defense
Company - General Dynamics Corporation
CEO - Nicholas D. Chabraja
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this TopGun CEO?
"Nick Chabraja at General Dynamics from a track record perspective has delivered results and has the respect of investors. He's held to a high standard."
"Nick Chabraja at General Dynamics has the best track record of the CEOs in his sector."
"He is good at communicating to investors and has the ability to explain the business. He is also competent in his role."
"He is a very good acquirer of businesses and a very good operational manager and efficiency driver. He generates the best cash returns in the sector and it is reliable earnings."
"He has led the company to be best performer amongst the larger cap companies over the past ten years. He is very consistent and is very good operationally."
"He has been one of those forwards in the industry. He is focused and has had consistent delivery and execution on his strategy."
"He is a smart guy who simply gets it. He is driving the business and understands Wall Street."
"He built this business. He has only missed one earnings report in twelve years. His company is the only one not marred with failure."
"He is a consistent performer and he is committed to shareholders & the company."
"He has a very good track record and delivers on what he says."
"This defense company has managed the crisis pretty well, has a good track record and matches its target."


Sector - Aerospace/Defense
Company - Lockheed Martin Corporation
CEO - Robert J. Stevens
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this TopGun CEO?
"I have tremendous respect for him. He has really grown into the position over the years."
"He has done a great job at turning the company around. He has remade the company as the CFO and has now as CEO, he has given the company a solid vision."
"Overall he is extremely disciplined on how he formulates strategy and how he deploys capital." "He is very stable and has been consistently generating good shareholder returns."
"He's just got a good handle on the business."
"He's another good guy with a good record. He communicates well with the markets and has a good strategy. He knows the business well."
"He does what he says. There are no surprises."
"This defense company has managed the crisis pretty well, has a good track record and matches its target."


Sector - Agriculture
Company - Wilmar International Ltd
CEO - Kuok Khoon Hong
Country - Singapore
What do shareholders say about this TopGun CEO?
"Based in Singapore, Wilmar International is a very large business group with overseas operations in China, India and Malaysia, and the CEO runs very it well. Kuok Khoon Hong is also very knowledgeable."
"Khoon Hong Kuok , Wilmar International’s CEO has very good prospectus. Although he is the top guy of the company, he is forthcoming and spends time with investor community and provides information. He knows how to run the company and plans the company successfully."
"Khoon Hong Kuok from Wilmar International Limited is good at forecasting the business and his future plan for the company has been very successful."
"Khoon Hong Kuok from Wilmar International Limited is very aggressive in terms of expansion and development. He is also very hand-on and knows the business well."
"Khoon Hong Kuok from Wilmar International Limited is very aggressive in terms of expansion and development. He is also very hand-on and knows the business well."


Sector - Agriculture
Company - Monsanto Company
CEO - Hugh Grant
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this TopGun CEO?
"Hugh Grant at Monsanto has been very visible and is a good communicator to the markets."
"He is very visible and has led them to the great position they are in now."
"He has really delivered on all the promises he has made."


Sector - Automotive
Company - Scania AB
CEO - Leif Östling
Country - Sweden
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He has done a good job calling the downturn early, and is very experienced."
"He has a strong operational track record."

"He is one of the best CEO’s I have every dealt with cause there is no hubris there. He concentrates on what is best for the businesses. He has had strong opinions on what is best for the business and I agree with him 100%. He is simply concentrated on doing the best job for the company that he is in charge of. He has seen off the predators in quite an incredible way."
"Leif Östling at Scania has been managing the company with good growth and with superior profitability."


Sector - Banks
Company - Itau Unibanco Banco Multiplo SA
CEO - Roberto Setubal
Country - Brazil
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"I like his style. He is open in terms of communication with the market. He is taking the company to new horizons. He is developing new strategies. He has been successful in managing the company, managing the staff and ensuring that the staff is motivated."
"Roberto Setubal at Banco Itau is responsible for their position, the merger and drives their growth."
"This bank is a family-run business in a way but it is run very efficiently. This guy has been in the market all his life. We think he has a very good vision in terms of were Itau needs to be in the future and Itau's position after the merger. He has the capability to make that vision come true."
"He has the best strategic vision. Acquiring Unibanco was a very good move for the bank."
"He is one of the best CEO's in the world. Everything that the management team has been doing for the past ten years was well done and generated good results. They are one of the best banks in the world."
"He has created good visibility and a good track record. He made some acquisitions that was pretty successful. His company's profitability and growth is among the best in Brazil."
"He is very clear and he does everything he says he will. He has a very good track record with acquisitions. When they do acquisitions, nobody knows about them in advance because he does them quietly."
"He has a great historical track record of acquisitions and growth."
"He has created good visibility and a good track record. He made some acquisitions that was pretty successful. His company's profitability and growth is among the best in Brazil."
"He has fast decision making strategies. He has made the company more profitable."
"Roberto Egydio Setubal of Banco Itau has best corporate governance. The CEO has a long experience in the sector and has proven his ability for a long time. He has made Itau one of the best companies in Brazil."
"Roberto Setubal at Banco Itau knows the market the best. He knows how to be conservative when he needs to be and knows how to be ahead of the market. I think it's the best bank."
"He has a clear strategy which is easy to follow. He acts accordingly to what he shows the markets."
"Roberto Egydio Setubal of Banco Itau’s has excellent execution ability and his vision."
"I have been tracking the company for several years. If you were to compare the CEO of Itau to other CEO he is defintely top quality. He is much more focused on return on assets and profitability as opposed to market share."
"Roberto Egydio Setubal is highly reputable. He is a very good CEO and has done a very good job."
"He has good strategic thinking, and has the ability to making right decisions. They have been integrating banks and doing smart moves."
"Roberto Egydio Setubal of Banco Itau is very cost conscious. He has a very good understanding of not only its company and its sector but also capital markets as a whole. He is able to move his company faster and adapt faster than the others to navigate in this difficult crisis."
"He has a very strong track record and manages the business well."

"The bank is one of the best managed businesses. They have competition with foreign banks but nevertheless it is well managed."
"He is always ahead of the curve when it comes down to seizing growth opportunities."
"He has a clear strategy which is easy to follow. He acts accordingly to what he shows the markets."
"I have been tracking the company for several years. If you were to compare the CEO of Itau to other CEO he is definitely top quality. He is much more focus on return on assets and profitability as opposed to market share."
"I know him personally and he is doing a very good job."
"He's the best prepared and respected CEO in Brazil."
"He does a decent job on acquisitions and is very strong in the Brazilian bank sector."
"He has fast decision making strategies. He has made the company more profitable."
"He is one of the best CEO's in the world."
"He has the best strategic vision. Acquiring Unibanco was a very good move for the bank."
"The fact that he is more focused on long-term strategy sets him apart from other CEO's."
"This bank is a family-run business in a way but it is run efficiently. This guy has been in the market all his life. We think he has a very good vision in terms of were Itau needs to be in the future and Itau's position after the merger. He has the capability to make that vision come true."
"The CEO, along with the CFO, were both in charge of the bank's strategy."


Sector - Banks
Company - Banco Santander S.A.
CEO - Alfredo Saenz Abad
Country - Spain
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Banco Santander de Chile is one of the best branches of Santander in the world. When using multiples to compare them to other banks, it is a bank that is efficient and has a high ROE. I am very impress with the CEO."
"The company is well-managed. They are cash rich. The CEO has a good track record."
"He has achieved growth for the bank."
"The reason why Santander de Chile is so big in Chile is because of Santander’s strategy all over the world. Here in Chile, he has done a good job."
"He is a reflection of how we like the bank. He is a very capable manager. It's different because Santander is not looking to expand in Latin America."


Sector - Banks
Company - JP Morgan
CEO - James Dimon
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"We got interested in JP Morgan when Dimon got in via JP Morgan buying Bank One and therefore came in as designate CEO. The strategy he set out and the history that JP Morgan had with Manufacturers of Hanover, etc. of being a little bit like CIBC and by acquiring Bank One. It became rather more retail, plus wholesale. He has made a pretty good job of keeping the balance of those two businesses in line and the risk management that he has been able to bring in with the team, it has been a good mix of former Back One and JP Morgan staff, which seems to work in an environment which has seen a number of businesses and people mess up. Again, whether it’s by fortune or by design, I’ll give him the benefit of doubt that there has been more design around trying to make sure that wherever they have taken risks in there portfolio, there are other areas to counterbalance that, such as its TSS services."
"Avoidance of risk management and his disaster appropriate strategic decision making."
"James has managed the mess the best out of all his peers."
"I have high confidence in JP Morgan’s CEO because of his leadership ability and the principles with which he manages an organization. He is one of the leading CEOs."
"The CEO is a very smart guy and knows to survive in the financial crisis."
"Jamie Diamond inherited a big mess and has to spend 3-5 years constantly on the run to clean up the mess. He is strong whether the company is strong is the question."
"He is remarkable amongst the major players in the finance sector in the US."
"He has not been perfect but he seems to be more fluid and flexible in terms of intellectual and professionalism in comparison to other companies. He got superior management talent."
"The CEO at this company has strong risk management capabilities."
"Avoidance of risk management, disaster appropriate strategic decision."
"We got interested in JP Morgan when Dymon got in via JP Morgan buying Bank One and therefore came in as designate CEO. The strategy he set out and the history that JP Morgan had with Manufacturers of Hanover, etc. of being a little bit like CIBC and by acquiring Bank One it became rather more retail, plus wholesale. He has made a pretty good job of keeping the balance of those two businesses in line and the risk management that he has been able to bring in with the team, it has been a good mix of former Back One and JP Morgan staff seems to work in an environment which has seen a number of businesses and people mess up. Again, whether it’s by fortune or by design, I’ll give him the benefit of doubt that there has been more design around trying to make sure that wherever they have taken risks in there portfolio, there are other areas to counterbalance that, such as its TSS services."
"The CEO had manage the crisis quite well."


Sector - Banks
Company - Wells Fargo & Company
CEO - John G. Stumpf
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"John Stumpf at Wells Fargo has been very visible and is a good communicator to the markets."
"John Stumpf at Wells Fargo is visible and he has led them to a much better position than their peers."
"John Stumpf is a deal guy. He's good at executing them and is one of the best in the business at the cross-sell. He's just a good executor."
"John has managed the situation better than most."


Sector - Broadcasting/Cable
Company - British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC
CEO - Jeremy Darroch
Country - United Kingdom
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"James Murdock is relatively inexperienced at 30."
"James Murdoch at British Sky Broadcasting Group is pursuing the strategy that has been laid down by his predecessors and his father."
"He is very realistic and is good at developing the company. He is also successful at cost cutting."
"He is one of the top CEO's out there."
"He is a solid guy, not a genuius."
"He has made a number of outstanding strategic decisions."
"He has not been there very long but so far he has been good. He is alright, and has been there for 2 years. He has not made any major decisions since he has been there but given the times we are facing that might be a good thing."


Sector - Building and Construction
Company - Bouygues SA
CEO - Martin Bouygues
Country - France
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Martin Bouygues at Bouygues has his own money in the company so he manages it with that in mind."
"He has a strong ability to manage. He invested in Alstom for a long time and everybody thinks it is a good company. He is among the pioneers to invest in, and today the industry is in the strong position. So from a strategic point of view he is one of the best CEO’s."
"When you look at the strategy that Martin Bouygues at Bouygues SA has followed for the last 6 years, it's very clear, which is not always easy in their sector."
"The CEO has done a good job at creating return for investors and the company has been conservative lately."
"He did the right thing at the right time. It wasn't always recognized by the market but I think he's doing an excellent job."
"He is the member of the family that had founded their business. He has a patrimonial approach to the business. Year after year he follows the same strategy."
"He has a strong ability to manage. He invested in Alstom for a long time and everybody thinks it is a good company. He is among the pioneers to invest in telecom and today the industry is in the strong position. So from a strategic point of view he is one of the best CEO’s."
"It's his money so he manages it carefully."
"He has done a good job selling some minority assets. I can see more concrete results coming from him than other French telecom company."


Sector - Building and Construction
Company - Holcim Ltd.
CEO - Markus Akermann
Country - Switzerland
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He knows the company well, and he has a strong track record."
"He's been in place for some time and has fostered growth in the company. For me, he's outstanding."
"He has a very good track record and a consistent strategy. You know what you are investing in when you invest in this company."
"He manages the company well. He has a clear strategy and clear focus. He's got them well diversified geographically, focusing on emerging markets and not too much in the US."

"He knows the company well, and he has a strong track record."

Sector - Chemicals
Company - Air Liquide
CEO - Benoit Potier
Country - France
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He has a strong knowledge of the industry and a long term view. He has a 360 degree view on shareholders, clients and employees."
"Benoit Potier at Air Liquide is strong. He is a good leader, and has got a good sense of vision, brings the right people with him."
"Benoit Potier of Air Liquide has very excellent technological position. They have conscious expansion program. They have a good conservation strategy."
"Benoit Potier of Air Liquide knows the industry the best. He has the most experience. He has the right flexibility and knows the drivers in the industry. He has a good track record."
"Benoit Potier the CEO of Air Liquide SA has helped drive research, product service, and innovation."
"For a European CEO, Benoit Potier is really as about as Anglo-Saxon as you can get. He really drives the company like a US company. The company is really recognized, even by its competitors, as the best in the business."
"I like Benoit Potier at Air Liquide because he is probably the best guy in the industry. He knows the sector pretty well, has a long term vision, and that’s what I like. He knows where he wants to be, and is not sensitive to small and short term issues that could sometimes worry or raise concerns for some investors. He has a very good way of managing this kind of a business. This is a very different type of company as compared to Linde AG; it is working more for the financial community in the short term market, and communicates it in the right way with a long term view, which is more important for this kind of business."


Sector - Chemicals
Company - BASF SE
CEO = Juergen Hambrecht
Country - Germany
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He is very industry driven, he has a very good oversight of the company, and he makes mostly the right investment decisions at the right time."
"Juergen Hambrecht at BASF has a lot of trust, from both sides, company side and capital markets side."
"Juergen Hambrecht of BASF SE is one of the most highly regarded managers. However, he lost a bit of trust as he had to offer profit warning."


Sector - Consumer Products
Company - Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
CEO - Bart Becht
Country - United Kingdom
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"I am very confident in the CEO because of the company's strategy. He is the best CEO in the consumer sector."
"He has vision, discipline and quality team."
"Bart Becht is a top CEO because he has delivered."
"Bart Becht at Reckitt Benckiser is one of the best CEOs because he knows the home and personal care sector extremely well. He also knows the capital markets extremely well. He knows the business and he is extremely good at driving shareholder value."

"Bart Becht from Reckitt Benckiser is the most capable and dynamic CEO in the sector."
"Bart Becht is a high quality CEO based on the performance of the company and the stock. He has a very clear strategy and a hands on mentality. Bart Becht is a creative thinker and brings innovation to his company."
"Bart Becht is very focused, has a very clear strategy and shows very strong leadership. He understands the business very well.
"He is a strong leader, and is really producing good results."


Sector - Consumer Products
Company - Colgate-Palmolive Company
CEO - Ian M. Cook
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Ian Cook at Colgate has got a good handle on the business."

Sector - Consumer Products
Company - The Procter & Gamble Company
CEO - Alan G. Lafley
Country - United States

Sector - Entertainment
Company - Walt Disney Co.
CEO - Robert A. Iger
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He is excellent strategically and is excellent at communicating with investors."
"Robert Iger at Disney has done a great job since he's come aboard 3 years ago. He's changed the culture of the company, they've beat earnings and they've executed well. He sold the radio assets at the right time, which was a smart move. I think he overpaid for Pixar but it was still a smart move. Mainly, the culture's come through and the creativity has back at Disney and that's come back in ratings and profits."
"He is just fantastic. He does a great job and focuses the business. Disney keeps extending the services it offers to people and is straightforward."


Sector - Financial Services
Company - Unibail-Rodamco
CEO - Guillaume Poitrinal
Country - France
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"The company is more actively rotating assets and working on their assets. He also has a better view of the market and the company has the best balance sheet in the sector."
"He is quite appreciated by investors although he is too opportunistic in my view."

"Guillaume Poitrinal at Unibail-Rodamco is top CEO based on his ability to execute on the acquisitions and to sell value destroying assets. He is very disciplined with regards to investment criteria. He offers strong financial communication and good disclosure."
"Guillaume Poitrinal of Unibail-Rodamco SA has a very good management team and they are able extract good growth from its assets."
"Guillaume Poitrinal of Unibail-Rodamco SA is the top CEO as it is a very transparent company. It is delivering on its promises. They are honest to he market."
"Guillaume Poitrinal of Unibail-Rodamco SA is the top CEO based on his strategy, financing structure and acquisition strategy."


Sector - Food & Beverage
Company - AmBev
CEO - Joao Neves
Country - Brazil
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He is very good at managing the company. When InterBrew and AmBev merged, a lot of people though InterBrew would control the company but he kept control"
"Joao Neves at AmBev is very well known in Brazil. He's very motivated and has had a good track record for a long time."
"Joao Neves at AmBev is a highly regarded professional who is responsible for growing the company over the last few years."
"He is one of the best CEOs in Brazil. He has done a great job in managing the company."
"The company has consistently provided good returns to shareholders. The CEO has a good track record in terms of how he strategically manages the company. They have one of the best CEOs in Brazil."
"Joao Neves at AmBev has had a very good track record for a long period of time."
"Joao Neves at AmBev is really focused on long-term results and profitability. He is really professional."
"Joao Neves at AmBev is always focused on the long-term. His strategy has been fantastic."
"The company has a very good track record in all the things that they have done in the past. I think they will keep doing it."
"He has a proven track record and the capacity to turn plans into results."
"He is responsible for them having the some of the best operational figures, best margins and best net profits in Brazil."


Sector - Food & Beverage
Company - Nestle SA
CEO - Paul Bulcke
Country - Switzerland
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He has done everything right. There are no financial troubles and no controversies regarding the management’s policies. They have had great success in terms of introducing new products on a consistent basis. They have made no big mistakes which is quite rare."
"Paul Bulcke has one business plan and he sticks to it. He doesn't change everything every three years or every five years."
"Their management team changed and I knew Paul Bulcke when he was the head of another division at Nestle. I think he is very capable and I am very confident in his management skills."
"In terms of strategy, he is one of the best. The company has a good business model."
"Peter Brabeck-Letmathe from Nestle is a top CEO. He has instilled a very strong discipline throughout management. Before he came on board, they were competing industries within the Nestle Shell. Now there is a uniformity of how Nestle is running. I think he is moving up."
"Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, the CEO of Nestle, continues long-term and short-term implementation within the operating structure, and has a definite path he wants to take the company on."


Sector - Food & Beverage
Company - PepsiCo, Inc.
CEO - Indra K. Nooyi
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Indra Nooyi at Pepsi had a good reputation and was very effective."
"Indra Nooyi at Pepsi is the best CEO in the sector. She's new but has been a breath of fresh air in terms of keeping the company at the top."
"Indra Nooyi at Pepsi carefully runs the business, in good times and bad. I like how she thinks about managing the business."
"For Indra Nooyi from PepsiCo Inc it’s a numbers thing. She has taken a much disciplined approach to acquisitions and how she invests across her divisions. She has surrounded herself with strong managers that are capable with running their big division. Her CFO back ground gives her the discipline for acquisitions, and gives confidence they will not do anything stupid. Very methodical at how they approach the market with respect to top price, volume, reinvestment, and commodity hedging. All the business lines and expenses are run well."


Sector - Gold and Silver
Company - Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited
CEO - Sean Boyd
Country - Canada
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"In terms of building a very cohesive team, I give him top marks."
"Sean Boyd at Agnico-Eagle Mines is a gentleman in an industry run by cowboys. He is really gracious."
"Sean Boyd from Agnico-Eagle Mines has been there for a long time and has made a lot of good moves."
"Sean Boyd is a top CEO because he has done a good job and has created value."
"Sean Boyd of Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd is a top CEO because he has a very good track record, he’s solid, not the least bit promotional, honest, he doesn’t bullshit me and I believe him."
"Sean Boyd of Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd is highly respected and people have a lot of confidence in him."
"Sean Boyd of Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd is the top CEO because he has a very consistent message; one that focuses on accreting value in order to get additional value to shareholders. It is a very concise message and he is very well spoken."
"Sean Boyd at Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd knows his story very well and he's really at the top of his game"

Sector - Gold and Silver
Company - Goldcorp Inc.
CEO - Charles A. Jeannes
Country - Canada
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"I think he has done a great job at communicating his vision."

Sector - Gold and Silver
Company - Kinross Gold Corporation
CEO - Tye W. Burt
Country - Canada
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He has a solid long term vision and insight."
"I have a lot of respect for Tye Burt from Kinross Gold Corporation and think that he has done a good job. He has a very value per share and shareholder focus. He is very much focused along those lines in giving value to shareholders and looking at margins more than anyone else does."
"With the tangle the firm had with the SEC, he went in there with a clear mandate to grow the company and was groomed to do this through acquisition. Once the SEC had cleared the firm, he fulfilled that promise and has a number of organic growth opportunities, all which come into fruition in the next 12 months."


Sector - Hardware
Company - Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co.
CEO -Rick Tsai, Ph. D.
Country - Taiwan

Sector - Hardware
Company - Acer Incorporated
CEO - Gianfranco Lanci
Country - Taiwan
What do shareholders say about this shareholder?
"The company is able to continuously deliver good results and performs better than the market’s expectations. As the CEO, he is very realistic about the future guidance and well estimated the company’s growth potential in the near future.
"The CEO has done a great job of leading the company into the international market and diversifying the product portfolio. The company is doing especially well under the though economic condition.
"As the company’s CEO, he has well handled the industry downturn and led the company continuously delivering good performance.
"They have experienced very difficult times in the past and then restructured the corporate structure. They are now one of the market leaders in Taiwan. They have both brand names and efficient channels. The CEO did a great job to lead the company growing rapidly these years.
"The company’s CEO is doing well at execution and cost control. He is able to lead the company meet the guidance.
"This CEO reacts quickly to the market trend and has strong marketing strategy.
"Even under the economic downturn, the company focuses on maximizing the profitability and lowering the cost. The company has the right product portfolio to breakthrough the market.
"This CEO is very creative and innovative. The company’s performance was not very good in the past but he was able to lead the company growing into one of the top in the market.
"The company’s CEO is doing well at the overall execution.
"The CEO of the company is doing well at the execution and cost control. The company also has the right product positioning for the moment.
"The CEO well controls the company’s long-term direction and is doing well at the management.
"He has a great track record even before he joined Acer Incorporated. He has delivered what he had promised and executed the company very well. In addition, he has a very nice personality.
"The CEO has extremely strong execution skills. He is able to lead the company growing from a tier three player to the largest one in the sector.
"Gianfranco Lanci of Acer Incorporated is doing well at the execution comparing to others."
"Gianfranco Lanci of Acer Incorporated has set suitable strategies for the company and he is very flexible when facing different market conditions."
"The company's CEO has done a great job at the strategy setting."
"The company’s CEO has delivered solid execution, especially under the economic crisis. The company has good profit result and efficient product line."
"I always evaluate a company by its competitiveness in the sector. The CEO is capable to maintain the company a leading position in the sector."
"As the CEO of the company, his ability and market forecast have been improved time by time."
"He is also doing well at the implementation and execution."
"The company’s CEO has well handled this downturn and reacted very quickly to the market trend. He has good execution and the company has delivered very good performance."
"The company has been able to deliver great performance even under the tough economic condition."
"The company’s CEO is making excellent execution and leads the company on the right direction."


Sector - Hardware
Company - Hewlett-Packard Company
CEO - Mark V. Hurd
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Mark Hurd at Hewlett Packard gives good information about the strategy of the company to the market."
"Mark Hurd got a great track record before joining HP and also has a fantastic track record since coming to HP. He did a good job in managing the complexity of the company's cost structure."
"He has a good track record and good execution capabilities. He delivered what he promised. That's why I like him."
"He has a strong track record, and consistent performance."
"Mark Hurd at Hewlett-Packard is the best CEO is the business. He knows the sector, how to manage and how to keep a company on top."
"He is a very good cost cutter and has done a good job of integrating the company.
Knows the business cold and knows how to prioritize."
"Mark Hurd at Hewlett Packard has been around for a long time and he has proven to have a strong track record when it comes to managing the company."
"He is definetly one of the top CEO's out there backed by a solid managment team."
"Mark V. Hurd of Hewlett-Packard Company is a straight shooter and he has delivered."
"Mark Hurd at Hewlett-Packard has changed the profile of the company and has done some good acquisitions."
"Mark Hurd at HP is one of the best managers of huge companies."
"Mark Hurd at HP is one of the best managers. Look at what he did with NCR. He turned HP around."
"Mark Hurd from HP is an operationally focused guy. His execution of ideas is excellent. He is a person that has created an incredibly cohesive corporate culture. The first thing he discusses when he meets with investors is how important honesty, integrity and clients deliveries are."
"Mark Hurd has a very strong proven track record at being able to balance cost cutting and growth at his prior firm and seems to be making the right decisions at Hewlett."
"Mark Hurd of HP is taking the company in a great direction and will continue to drive the business."
"Mark Hurd of HP knows how to execute and build a business."
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Sector - Heavy Industry
Company - ArcelorMittal
CEO - Lakshmi N. Mittal
Country - Luxembourg
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He has the ability to see the big picture and not be affected by the short term stock price movements."
"He is the most credible and has been most successful."
"Lakshmi Niwas Mittal at Arcelor Mittal has strong insights into the steel industry, which has been consolidating. He has an international profile and is charismatic."
"Lakshmi Mittal from Arcelor Mittal in terms of understanding the steel sector over a long period of time, and being really in control. He is really the best in the world without much doubt."
"Lakshmi N. Mittal at ArcelorMittal stands out because of his strategic view and he delivers."
"Lakshmi N. Mittal from Arcelor Mittal is a visionary in this industry."


Sector - High Tech
Company - MediaTek Inc.
CEO - Mingjie Cai
Country - Taiwan
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"As the CEO of the company, he has strong ambition and set great long-term vision for the company."
"As the company’s CEO, he has successfully delivered good results on the product innovation and development."
"As the CEO of MediaTek Inc., he knows well about the industry and keeps launching new product model to the market."
"As the CEO of MediaTek Inc., he is honest with the public and releases all kinds of information, either positive or negative."
"The company is doing well at the corporate governance and has a very clear long-term vision."
"The company’s CEO has done well the strategy setting and carries clear long-term vision."
"As the CEO of MediaTek Inc., he has done well at the overall execution and is very creative and resourceful."
"The CEO has set very impressive strategies for the company and has built-up great credibility for the company."


Sector - High Tech
Company - Apple Inc.
CEO - Steven P. Jobs
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Steve Jobs at Apple is smart, is important to the company, and has a track record of success."
"He has a very good track record which is why the company is doing very well in the sector it operates. The markets have a lot of confidence in the CEO."
"He saved the company. He came back and turned the company completely around. He is fascinating and developed new devices and that saved the company at the time when MAC did not sell well. He completely changed the company's strategy and saved the company."
"He is helped by an executive team. He is one of the best CEOs in his sector. This is difficult time. A couple of years I would so sure about the CEO but now there are many challenges."
"This CEO has strong capabilities to set up the right growth strategies."
"The company’s CEO is very creative in terms of developing the brand new business model."
"Currently, he is on a leave of absense because of his health and as a result the stock took a beating. Investors have that much trust in him."
"He has the most innovative ideas."
"The CEO of Apple Inc. is very creative and continuously leads the company to launch new products."
"Under such a competitive market environment, the CEO is able to lead the company to be on top and never failed to meet the investors' expectations."
"Steve Jobs at Apple Computers is a top gun CEO because he has led the company extremely well and has an excellent strategic vision."
"Apple by far has the top CEO as Steven P. Jobs of Apple Inc is conservative and innovative on the cash management basis of the company. They are orderly and execute on their strategy and they have an incredibly organized staff and they are innovating and they don’t follow the basic corporate model of America and they lead by organic innovation, and that’s the most profitable business model there is. If u have everything in house then you don’t have to pay any good will for the growth of the company."
"Steve Jobs of Apple is the most innovative CEO on the market. He has amazing vision and creativity. He inspires others."


Sector - Industrial Electronics
Company - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
CEO - Yun Wu Lee
Country - Korea
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"The CEO is capable to lead the company to be the market leader not only in Korea but also in the global markets. They recently acquired an US company and will be upgraded to a higher level."
"He has a very clear strategy."
"This company is most transparent with professional management. They have been doing pretty well in terms of meeting the growth of shareholders' return through dividends or share buyback. I think that they are a very good company that has been managed quite well. We would like to give the value to the CEO. He is competent and able to do his job properly. Without him, Samsung Electronics will not be there."
"He has managed the company well so far. He is able to make good decisions in the important time and leading the company to be the first tier player in the global market. I think the CEO is very good in every space."
"In good times and bad times, you can see the kind of caution that management will take. They are very cautious and what they were doing was right. A couple of months later, if you look back, you can say, “Yes, they were right.” The management team has a calculated reason for making the decisions they made."
"The company’s CEO is doing very well in terms of cost control."
"He is one of the best because he is not Korean."
"This CEO has been playing very conservative role in the past two or three years but the strategy was very successful."
"He is shareholder friendly and transparent."
"As the CEO of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., he has strategic vision and good execution. Because of that, the company is able to gain market share in the North American market and continuously launch new products."


Sector - Industrial Electronics
Company - Emerson Electric Co.
CEO - David N. Farr
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Dave Farr has a supremely well run group of assets."
"Dave Farr recently took over from the legendary Chuck Knight. David has not faltered in his new position. He has led Emerson Electric to grow and develop while delivering a safe track record."


Sector - Insurance
Company - AXA
CEO - Henri De Castries
Country - France
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Henri De Castries at AXA is very charismatic. He knows what he's doing and where he's going. It gives investors a very good impression."
"He has a good track record."
"I judge the CEO’s on the track record. Over the past three years, the company has had a very attractive track record in terms of growth, restructuring or earnings growth. It is a reflection on strategy which has been clear. It is an assessment on the strategy, vision and the kind of track record that they have developed."
"Henri de Castries at AXA has the best strategic vision of the industry and what the environment is."
"He is a highly regarded individual in France, and is very known and popular. When he makes a statement everybody listens, so he is one of the most prominent and influential CEO’s in his industry and in France."
"He is quite on the ball although he can be quite aggressive at times. However it has worked out for them so far. They have a great track record"
"He has a clear direction of how he wants to run the business and he was able to articulate that position pretty well."
"He is my favorite by far because he is very clear and he is not avoiding any main issue in the short term. He communicates with the market well."
"He has a very good track record and has done extremely well. They are just in a though market but there has been a lot of equity rising because of him."
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"Due to his operating performance and capital management, he has made some disposal of weak businesses and has focused on core business."
"Henri de Castries at AXA is probably the best CEO in the sector."
"Henri de Castries has consistent delivery and greater strategic awareness."
"Henri de Castries is wonderful. He has built the company up over a 15 year period from next to nothing and I think that he is independent minded."
"Henri De Castries of AXA shows the best combination of vision and good operational understanding and control."

"I believe Henri De Castries of AXA has got the best internal hold on internal communication structure. Best internal management structured has been streamlined by him."

Sector - Internet
Company - Google Inc.
CEO - Eric E. Schmidt, Ph. D.
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Eric Schmidt at Google has got good brains. I like his style, he's not a slave to the financial markets, he just does his thing and what he thinks is right. Google always has the potential to surprise everyone with new products and direction."
"This CEO has strong capabilities to set up the right strategies to for the company's growth."
"Their level of experience, level of transparency, and their ability to put out a vision and meet their guidance based on that is good."
"Eric Schmidt of Google is an excellent execution man. He is a great leader with tremendous understanding."


Sector - Manufacturing
Company - POSCO
CEO - Jun Yang Jung
Country - Korea
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"As the CEO of the company, he has set great strategies for the global expansion into emerging market."
"This CEO has very clear strategy and high potential to improve the company."
"He is transparent in disclosing information about the company. He holds regular meetings with investors. He is shareholder friendly and neutral with regard to politics."
"The CEO has very good strategy and makes the company the market leader worldwide."
"In terms of earning and profitability of the company, the CEO has done very well."
"He is very investor friendly. He also made good investment decisions and the company also gained market share aggressively. Unfortunately, he resigned recently."
"The CEO of POSCO knows the industry very well and has continuously delivered good performance. He is doing very well at interacting with public and open on the internal issues."
"POSCO actually lost their chance to be very competitive including some M&A opportunities. The CEO realized that they have lost the chance. Now they are trying to find new skills, technologies and develop new regions. That is why I like the CEO."
"He has been working in the steel industry for many years and knows the sector very well."
"He is very shareholder friendly and is willing to release information to shareholders who would like to know with regards to earnings, industry outlook, shareholder return, payout, etc. Usually Korean CEOs like to hide behind closets while he is not afraid to stand up in front of the investors and willing to answer all questions. He has done very well in terms of managing the company as their profitability has increased dramatically."
"In the Asian market, POSCO is the most sufficient company with the highest profitability. Now, they are catching up to the other Japanese steel makers. The CEO made the right decisions."
"He is related to a committee which is independent from the government. He is able to do business without much of government's interruption. I like this CEO."


Sector - Manufacturing
Company - Atlas Copco
CEO - Gunnar Brock
Country - Sweden
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Gunnar Brock at Atlas Copco has a good track record of delivering and he always gives an honest picture of what's going on in the company."
"Gunnar Brock at Atlas Copco has an excellent track record, knows how to manage people and delivers on his promies."
"Gunnar Brock of Atlas Copco AB has structured the company and the way he communicates with the market. It is his reliability regarding what he says and what he delivers."
"He has done a good job calling the downturn early, and is very experienced."
"Gunnar Brock at Atlas Copco communicates well with the outside world. He has also rectified a number of strategic mistakes from the past.
"Gunnar Brock at Atlas Copco does not have an ego and he is not building an empire like other CEOs. He is building a lot of value creation for the shareholders by divesting businesses at the top of the cycle and giving back the cash to the shareholders. This is a strategy that I like a lot."
"Gunnar Brock at Atlas Copco has had a very solid execution over the last couple of years. He is also very good at seeking out growth opportunities and balancing that with profitability. Gunnar Brock has also stream lined the portfolio over the last couple of years by getting rid of businesses and by making good acquisitions."
"Gunnar Brock at Atlas Copco is a good presenter, is credible, keeps his promises, and he doesn’t deliver bullshit."
"Gunnar Brock at Atlas Copco is sticking to his guns and what the company knows. He is conservative and stands with both of his feet on the ground."
"Gunnar Brock has managed Atlas Copco AB very well. He has made it a successful company by improving the cash flow, improving the profitability of the rental business and getting rid of non core businesses."


Sector - Mining
Company - BHP Billiton PLC
CEO - Marius Kloppers, Ph. D.
Country - Australia
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He is highly intelligent. He has a big desire to succeed and has a lot to offer the company. He might be able to maneuver better that the other guys."
"He managed the possible takeover of Rio Tinto very well. He made successful appointments within their own stream of business."
"The company came out from the crisis the best. He also has a very good track record."
"The company did a good acquisition. In the past three or four months, the global economy has changed and the CEO made the right decisions including the recent acquisition. He knows how to adapt to the changes which is very hard to do."
"He has the best long term strategy out of the leaders in the global mining sector."
"He manages the processes extremely well."
"Under his management the company managed to gain it current financial strength and a strong portfolio of assets."
"So far in the cycle, they have not made any big mistakes and have not tried to acquire companies at expensive multiples. They did try for Rio but it was only shares and they pulled out from that."


Sector - Oil & Gas
Company - Total S.A.
CEO - Christophe De Margerie
Country - France
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Christophe De Margerie has positioned the company very well. I've seen him in action schmoozing the dignitaries in the Middle East, and he's extremely capable in terms of interfacing with national oil companies."
"Christophe De Margerie of Total SA foresees the future better and offers immediate action when things are bad."
"Christophe de Margerie at Total is a good champion of the business. He's a good leader who has good relationships within the company. He's approachable and commands respect. He's very good at deal-making and gaining access."
"Christophe De Margerie at Total is able to have a good return compared to the company's costs. He achieves results."
"It is one of biggest equity return company in the Oil & Gas spectrum. He manages capital investments in a way that they never waste their money. They try to get at least 15% return on equity. They manage to handle the risk in a profitable way. They are very conservative with their numbers and production guidance. Apart from the investments that they have in Kazakhstan and risky countries, their production line is pretty much in line with their equity returns."
"Total has had the same strategy for years. It does not change its strategy and always has the same targets."
"He has a very good knowledge. He was in charge of the Total operation in the Middle East so he has good connections with the oil producers there. In this sector, you need to be quite diplomatic, which he is."
"He communicates well with the market which is important for someone in his position. He delivers on what he says."
"Christophe De Margerie at Total seems to be more forthcoming in terms of talking about his own view and his company's view and whether their in line with oil prices. He just seems to be more transparent, more in touch with the rest of the industry. He just seems to be out there more than the other CEO's. I just see headlines about "Christophe De Margerie talking at this or that conference."
"He delivers a good consistent message."
"Christophe De Margerie at Total is well regarded and is very pragmatic."
"He comes from within the industry. He was previously the Vice President of Production and Exploration of the company. I think that this kind of a profile that an oil company should be looking for as the CEO."
"He is just solid."
"Christophe de Margerie is a top gun CEO because he knows the business very well and has been at Total for 30 years and has the necessary experience to lead this company."
"He is a top CEO because he has very good knowledge of the upstream division. He has done a lot of work there."


Sector - Oil & Gas
Company - Range Resources Corporation
CEO - John H. Pinkerton
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He has done a fabulous job in terms of putting together a world class asset base, and executing very well upon that asset base."
"Range Resources picked up about 8 years ago at an adjusted 3.00 now it is around 65.00. They have picked the right assets and chosen the right technical talent. It was a much smaller company. John H. Pinkerton was completely forthright with what he needs and what he needed to do. He was a visionary 8 years ago. How and why he fires and hires people. The CEO is looking very much for a culture fit. Not every piece fits the right puzzle."

Sector - Oil & Gas
Company - XTO Energy Inc.
CEO - Keith A. Hutton
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He is very consistent in their operating activities. His company is one of the best long term growth stories in the sector."

Sector - Oil & Gas
Company - Petrohawk Energy
CEO - Floyd C. Wilson
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"The strength of a CEO is evident in the execution, what the company has done and their current position so he performed well."
"He ran several other companies prior to Petrohawk. His previous companies were successfully sold at high premium. His goal back in 2004 was to position the company to be sold as well. But over the last couple of years the company had worked it’s to way to the new position were it has decent long term growth potential without having to be sold. The strategy has definitely shifted. Since he took over the company has been perceived as the leaders in their space."
"Floyd C. Wilson at Petrohawk Energy is very aggressive, a little bit arrogant, but gets the job done and does what he needs to do."


Sector - Oil & Gas Services
Company - Schlumberger Ltd.
CEO - Andrew Gould
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"When Andrew Gould speaks, it is very well thought-out. He has a lot of credibility on the street."
"He made the right changes, turned the company around and he is one of the visionaries in the industry."
"Andrew Gould has good vision and a good leadership style."

Sector - Pharmaceutical/Biotech
Company - Novo Nordisk A/S
CEO - Lars Rebien Soerensen
Country - Denmark
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Lars and the company itself are very good at communicating their strategy to the market. He's set goals, got over them regularly, and is moving the company in a very strong direction based on the company's research and his own leadership."
"Lars Rebien Soerensen at Novo Nordisk is very consistent and has a long track record. It's easy for us to judge how he's delivered on promises, and he has done a good job with that."
"Lars Rebien Soerensen at Novo Nordisk is a top gun CEO because I think he knows his business very well. The strategy is quite clear. He knows the industry very well."
"Lars Rebien Sørensen at Novo Nordisk is the top from a management point of view and he is in charge of a non cycle pharma company."
"Lars Rebien Soerensen at Novo Nordisk is a top gun CEO because of his strong credibility, good management and openness to participate in roadshows. He is a very solid person."
"Lars Rebien Sørensen at Novo Nordisk has had a long-lasting job and we can look into the history and say that he has delivered on promises. If we compare Novo Nordisk to the other companies, then it probably has the best track record."
"Lars Rebien Sorensen at Novo Nordisk is very honest and has a clear vision for the company to be the leader in diabetic care. He is very committed to achieving the company's vision."


Sector - Pharmaceutical/Biotech
Company - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
CEO - Shlomo Yanai
Country - Israel
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He is aggressive and he understands the business extreamly well."
"He has taken the good opportunities presented to him. Teva is eager to be the best and stay the best in the sector"


Sector - Pharmaceutical/Biotech
Company - Gilead Sciences, Inc.
CEO - John C. Martin, Ph.D.
Country - United States

Sector - Power
Company - Alstom
CEO - Patrick Kron
Country - France
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Patrick Kron at Alstom has dealt with a tough situation with the company in 2003where they almost went bankrupt. He's faced tough times and has gotten the company through it."
"The CEO has turned around the company. I believe he is strong at cost cutting and has a good strategic vision. In terms or organization and management, the CEO has been very good."
"Patrick Kron at Alstom actually rescued the company through an incredible turn around. What he did was a miracle. It's an obvious case of a really successful job by the CEO."
"Patrick Kron at Alstom was in a very difficult position with the company almost in bankruptcy but he's completely turned around the company."
"Patrick Kron of Alstom SA is top CEO due to his ability to implement strategy as planned."
"He has good industry knowledge, experience and a solid background of accomplishments."
"Patrick Kron at Alstom has come in and turned the business around. He has very good execution, cost focus, and I like his strategy. He also has a very clear vision as to where the power market is going and where the rail market is going."
"Patrick Kron at Alstom is very transparent and is committed to finding solutions."


Sector - Power
Company - Iberdrola SA
CEO - Jose Ignacio Sanchez Galan
Country- Spain
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Jose Galan from Iberdrola is a top CEO because he is brilliant. They have managed to navigate through the storm and do things right all the time. They have been able to grow very aggressively. They’ve been able to do it with a well established plan and without taking too much toll on their shareholders."
"Jose Galan at Iberdrola knows the trends in the market and is aggressive enough to fight against their competitors and regulators."
"He knows very well how to focus the value adding strategy for the investors and answers the questions in a very straight forward way."
"Jose Galan at Iberdrola has a great style. He is aggressive and made the right decisions at the right time."
"Jose Galan at Iberdrola is one of the best CEO's I know of. He knows when to be patient, when to be aggressive, when to be open, when to be quiet."
"He was the first to start with the renewable business and to become a culprit of the generation mix. All other players are not embarking on what he started."
"Jose Galan at Iberdrola has created the best business model in the industry, based on very clean energy. Many other companies are looking to copy the strategy now.
They are the most sensitive of the group to the needs of the business and to grow shareholder value."
"Jose Galan at Iberdrola has got charisma and he's fought for every decision that goes against the company."
"It comes down to the quality and strength of the company's balance sheet."
"Jose Galan at Iberdrola has a strategy that has proved to be correct. He's made them an engine of growth that most of their competitors have been trying to react to over the last couple of years."
"He has a very strong track record."
"Jose Galan at Iberdrola has a lot of clarity in his strategy. He has the flexibility to be active, and not only reactive, which is a problem with other CEOs"
"José Ignacio Sánchez Galán at Iberdrola is very good, is aggressive, he has created the strategy of the company, and he always looks for shareholder value. He is the best CEO."
"José Ignacio Sanchez Galán at Iberdrola pushes for his ideas. This means he lobbies politicians, defends deals, and defends shareholder interests."
"Jose Ignacio Sanchez Galan at Iberdrola SA did it the right way, he did not push too much and combined the liquidity business and growing interest aboard."
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Sector - Power
Company - Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P.
CEO -Richard D. Kinder
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He is focused on shareholders, very conservative in running the company, he keeps lots of cash and never pay too much for an acquisition. He spends a lot in research and development and does not take recessive rewards from the company."
"He is a top CEO because he has probably the most recognizable name in the MLP sector and is the one who led the MLP’s to grow as much as they had."


Sector - Printing / Publishing
Company - Pearson PLC
CEO - Marjorie Scardino
Country - United Kingdom

Sector - Real Estate
Company - Westfield Group
CEO - Frank P. Lowy
Country - Australia
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He is the best CEO relative to the CEO’s of National Australia Bank, ASX and ANZ."
"This CEO has strong capabilities to lead the company generating profits."
"Frank P. Lowy of The Westfield Group is the top CEO as they are very good at what they do. They have a good handle of the business and strategic direction in terms of the operational side and M&A side. He has a good understanding of the capital markets and what the investors want."


Sector - Real Estate
Company - Brookfield Properties Corporation
CEO - Richard Clark
Country - Canada
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Richard B. Clark of Brookfield Properties Corporation is a top CEO he is doing a very good job with a complicated company."
"Richard B. Clark of Brookfield Properties Corporation is the top CEO because it has made some great acquisitions and sticking to a very focused strategy. He has attracted some good people to work with him, and they have been very loyal."
"Richard B. Clark of Brookfield Properties is the top CEO because he tends to have a pretty strong view and tends to be right more often than wrong. If a guy doesn’t really have a view it is hard to see him as a leader. If a guy has a view and he is hit and miss, that is not so good either."


Sector - REIT
Company - Riocan Real Estate Investment Trust
CEO - Edward Sonshine, Q.C.
Country - Canada
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Ed Sonshine of Riocan has a strong reputation and pretty much what he has done with the firm is phenomenal."
"Edward Sonshine at Riocan Real Estate Investment Trust is a strong person in the real estate industry."
"Edward Sonshine of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust has a good track record and growth of the REIT and positioning in the market."


Sector - REIT
Company - Simon Property Group
CEO - David Simon
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"David Simon of Simon Property Group Inc at Simon property group is a top gun CEO because of his understanding of the market and for his prudent use of capital."

Sector - Restaurants
Company - McDonald's Corp.
CEO - James A. Skinner
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He is probably one of the best CEO’s out there, and that’s because of his ability to run a business. His track record is probably best in class."
"As the CEO of the company, he has well managed the cash flow and set great strategies, especially under such economic condition."
"Jim Skinner at McDonald's Corp is decent and is good at communicating strategy."


Sector - Retailing
Company - Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV
CEO - Eduardo Solorzano Morales
Country - Mexico
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He is very good at execution. He has a great track record."
"Looking forward I believe the environment will be more challenging for him. So he has to demonstrate his ability to keep Walmex as number one. So far he has been doing a good job."
"His execution is excellent. He is experienced and competent."
"Eduardo Solorzano Morales is very well prepared and is professional. He is a simple person. Some of the other CEOs' think that they are arrogant in the way they treat their business strategies. He is simple and is more strategically inclined towards long term commitment which makes them great and they focus on every detail."
"Eduardo Solorzano Morales of Walmex behaves appropriately in the market and the decisions that they make. Walmex has just bought a company in Chile. I think it was a good decision. It has liquidity and is not as leveraged as the other companies."
"Eduardo Solorzano Morales has steadily grown the company and has transformed the company. They bought the company from a family in Mexico and they are interested in making this company a world renowned company. They have a lot of cash and they grow using their own cash. They have a unique retail model not only in Latin America but also in the world."
"Eduardo Solorzano Morales of Walmex has proven himself in his tenure on the basis of his track record."
"The company has proven to be great. They have proven to survive a recession. They have manage to increase their sales, return on equity and investment capital. They are a well-run company."
"Eduardo Solorzano Morales of Wal-Mart de Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V. always gives accurate information to the market. Besides all the things that they have achieved, they have been quite transparent and always care about the minorities.
"Eduardo Morales at Walmex has proven that he can deliver growth and achieve his targets every year. He delivers what he says."
It is due to the results that the company has produced under Eduardo Solorzano Morales of Wal-Mart de Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V’s management."


Sector - Retailing
Company - H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB
CEO - Rolf Eriksen
Country - Sweden

Sector - Retailing
Company - Costco Wholesale Corporation
CEO - James D. Sinegal
Country - United States
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"He is very seasoned and understands the member profile and what they want. He really puts the customer first, employees second, and shareholders third."
"James Sinegal of Costco has great vision and is dedicated to giving the lowest possible costs to the consumer."
"James Sinegal of Costco is a great leader. He has managed to successfully compete against the biggest retailers in the world. That is the toughest job in America."
"Jim Sinegal has the unusual combination of someone who is great at product and has a real passion for store level execution."


Sector - Software
Company - Adobe Systems Incorporated
CEO - Shantanu Narayen
Country - United States

Sector - Software
Company - Automatic Data Process
CEO - Gary C. Butler
Country - United States

Sector - Telecommunications
Company - America Movil
CEO - Daniel Hajj Aboumrad
Country - Mexico
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Daniel Hajj at America Movil has proven that he can deliver growth and achieve his targets every year. He delivers what he says."
"He is one of the best CEOs here in Mexico. He has executed his company's strategy well in Latin America."
"He has a long term horizion."
"He is very good at restructuring debt, covering their debt denominated in US dollars, and managing working capital requirements. He also possess sector expertise. He is also very conservative in his way of managing their company. This is definitely positive in light of the current economic environment."
"He is one of the top in the sector and has proven to have the most successful teams. He is shareholder friendly which is important."
"He is very experienced and has a good track record. They are also the most ethical company in Mexico and he focuses on the business as well. He grown the company to a global company. They are the most popular company in Latin America so far."
"He has a great track record and is very strong in the long term. He is relatively conservative but at the same time manage to grow his business healthy and place his company at the top of their industry."
"Daniel Hajj Aboumrad was ranked as a top CEO because he quickly recognized the Latin America mobile market as an oppertunity and did a good job protecting that market."


Sector - Telecommunications
Company - Koninklijke KPN N.V.
CEO - A. J. Scheepbouwer
Country - Netherlands

Sector - Telecommunications
Company - Telefonica S.A.
CEO - Cesar Alierta Izuel
Country - Spain
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"I like how Cesar Alierta Izuel of Telefonica manages the business and how he manages the company."
"He runs the company pretty well so his track record is pretty good."
"Cesar Alierta Izuel at Telefonica is the only CEO in the telecom sector that hasn't lost market share in its domestic region and who also paid the dividend. I think he has fought the crisis well."
"Cesar Alierta Izuel at Telefonica has credibility from surpassing targets consistently. He is transparent and always delivers."
"He has managed the company pretty well. He has a good track record in terms of execution."
"He has a strong track record in terms of delivering returns."
"He does a very good job operationally speaking."
"I value strategic approach and in that respect he is ahead of his competitors."
"Cesar Alierta Izuel of Telefonica S.A. is the one with the longest track record, best M&A and dividend policy and international strategy."
"He is one of the top in the sector and has proven to have the most successful teams. He is shareholder friendly which is important."
"Cesar Izuel at Telefonica has a strategy that has proved to be correct. He's made them an engine of growth that most of their competitors have been trying to react to over the last couple of years."

"Cesar Alierta has done a solid job finding growth opportunities in a mature market."
"Cesar Alierta Izuel at Telefonica has the right and attractive mix of operations and strategic control."
"Cesar Alierta Izuel at Telefonica is a top CEO based on his strategy and the way everything is in place. He has developed a strong domestic business, and fights back to kill competition before it even enters the market."
"Cesar Alierta Izuel at Telefonica is a top gun CEO because he has executed well, made good acquisitions and are shareholder friendly."
"Cesar Alierta Izuel is an open-minded communicator. He holds regular meetings with the investment community and the analyst community. He has a very good Investor Relations division and is open-minded to questions."
"Cesar Alierta Izuel of Telefonica has very good communication and management skills. He has an aggressive strategy for geographic diversification which I think will benefit the company going forward. He has brought credibility to the company and is leading the company in the right direction."
"Cesar Alierta Izuel of Telefonica SA has good strategy and focus. He knows firm commitment to efficiency within the company."
"The perception is that Cezar Alierta Izuel has an extremely good understanding of the value of expansion versus cash retention versus debt payments, strategy and so on."


Sector - Telecommunications Equipment
Company - Research in Motion
CEO - James L. Balsillie/Michael Lazaridis
Country - Canada
What do shareholders say about these CEO's?
"They manage the company so well."
"James Balsillie is the top gun CEO because he has the most innovative thought process, is the most strategic thinker, he has high attention to detail after the plan is put into place, good follow up, excellent technical knowledge of the space, very open and honest and is extremely aggressive."
"Jim Balsillie at Research in Motion knows the business and is very visionary. He is very good at telling the story and making it clear. He is also very good at providing a lot of analysis on what’s going on in their business and telling it to the street."
"Jim Balsillie at RIM has positioned the company really well in the market."
"Michael Lazaridi of Research in Motion is the Co-CEO and as assisted in building a successful business model. THey have gone into the market as mice against elefants, and now they are a gorilla in the insustry. THe comany is gaining share left and right and well posititoned for the future."
"Michael Lazaridis of Research In Motion has a proven execution, focus on profitability along with a strong vision and being ahead of the market place.
Mike has an excellent strategic roadmap that has payed off very well."


Sector - Telecommunications Equipment
Company - Nokia Corporation
CEO - Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo
Country - Finland
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo at Nokia gives good confidence in what he does from what they tell us."
"He is very much involved in the strategic work of the company and not just number crunchers. He is a close partner of the CFO."
"He is the top CEO in the space based on is overall capabilities."
"He has taken the company into a leadership position in a very complicated and complex business. His strategy is very good."
"Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo of Nokia is doing a very good job in repositioning the company and adjusting to market developments."
"Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo at Nokia has a good track record, despite it being a difficult times. I like him more than the other CEO's in the sector."
"Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo at Nokia has a good track record, although he faces a difficult situation right now. He is better than the other Telecommunication CEOs."
"He is one of the best because he has taken the company to a leadership position. They are very consistent with respect to their performance."
"Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo at Nokia is a top gun CEO because he has made the right strategic choices and he has done a good job so far at leading the company."
"Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo at Nokia is a top gun CEO because He is a visionary he has good leadership capacity to gather the efforts of that company towards that vision."
"Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo at Nokia is the best CEO because of his best medium-long term vision of the industry. He makes wise strategic choices. He has a sense of things being in control."
"Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo at Nokia understands the business quite well and he can explain the vision of the company."


Sector - Transportation
Company - Canadian National Railway Company
CEO - E. Hunter Harrison
Country - Canada
What do shareholders say about this CEO?
"Hunter Harrison at Canadian National Railway is the box. He is a very good industry guy and he sets the tone for the rail industry. He understands the business and he is very good at making sure it runs on time."
"Hunter Harrison is the unequivocal leader in the North American Rail sector. He pioneered scheduled railroading, which every railroad now uses some form or variant of. He will eventually have to retire; however, there isn't anyone currently in line to replace him."
"He is great, and manages his business better than any other rail road in North America. When you speak with them you can see it. They are acknowledged by everyone. Its not like they have a great sector to work it, but more so because they have great efficiencies. They are just so much better than everyone else in the bulk."
"He is consistent and has delivered. Basically, he has a strategy and is sticking to it. He doesn’t change like the weather. Every year the management team keeps rolling it out. There is a consistent philosophy in the way they do things."
"E. Hunter Harrison at CN has taken a highly competitive and a very large business that is in a difficult industry. Through innovative, ground breaking policies, and procedures he has turned around that business and made it the best run railroad in North America. He is also the best CEO in the opinion of his peers."
"E. Hunter Harrison at CN knows his business better than anybody else in his business. He has all of the qualities that a professional CEO would have, in that he can create value for shareholders and how to manage his capital structure. What makes him unique is his insight and intelligence about his industry that his competitors don’t have."
"E. Hunter Harrison at CN stands out to me when it comes to strategy execution and the results of that strategy have been strong overtime. The culture that has been created their and the type of management around him make him a strong leader when it comes to all class one rail companies. I have the highest level of confidence in him because the strategy is much better executed."
"He has revolutionized the industry. He's a good ol'boy from Tennesse, and he's turned the company around from having the worst operating ratio in the industry to the best operating ratio in the industry. It is a superbly run company."
"Hunter Harrison at Canadian National Railway Co. is a top gun CEO because he has successfully led his company to being a dominant player in the North American railroad business."
"Hunter Harrison from Canadian National Railway Company has been around a long time and understands his business like no other."
"Hunter Harrison of Canadian National Railway is one of the best CEO's in North America. He has the lowest cost railroad in North America. He is a great leader."
"In my view, Hunter Harrison is one of the best CEOs, if not the best CEO, in this country. The scheduled railroad concept was Hunter Harrison’s vision and it is now being emulated by all the rest of the railroads."