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Chapter 195
Both sides looked at each other for a moment, and Song Yang stretched out his hand to let Bob Iger sit down.

Iger felt that Song Yang in front of him was a little younger than what he saw on the TV media, but Iger would not really regard the people in front of him as those young starlets he had seen in the ABC Group or Sports genius or something.

Those emerging stars or talented players may have a lot of popularity and be touted by the media, but here Song Yang is competing with a bunch of giants in Silicon Valley and Wall Street. His debut is at the peak, and his net worth has skyrocketed all the way. Being swallowed, this is rare in America!
Iger doesn't know if there will be Song Yang in the history of America in the future, taking advantage of the sudden rise of the hurricane of the Internet, and becoming the top richest man in America, but in the past ten years, the only one who can be compared with Song Yang Compared with the years of experience, it is probably the Bill Gates who established Microsoft.

Greg and Marcus are also observing Iger. The first impression of Iger is of course very good. The gentleness and elegance make people feel like a spring breeze. Dealing with Iger will definitely not make them feel uncomfortable.

However, whether Iger can take over America Telecom has left Gleick and Marcus in doubt. What is the current situation of America Telecom? To withstand the overwhelming pressure from the opponent, and to lead America Telecom to expand its territory.

As for whether Eiger can do all this, Greck and the two are not sure, and they are also a little puzzled as to why Song Yang chose Eiger. No matter how you look at it, Eiger can only be regarded as an "unknown person" at the moment.

"Eiger, I'm glad to see you here!" Song Yang said to Bob Eiger.

"I'm also very surprised," Eiger made a surprised expression, expressing his surprise when he received Song Yang's invitation, "Actually, I don't know why I'm here!"

These words made Song Yang, Greck and others couldn't help laughing. Iger didn't do any inscrutable actions, and getting along with them didn't make people feel uncomfortable, unlike those old foxes on Wall Street who had to be careful everywhere.

"I heard that the ABC Group may have some changes, and Disney is making an offer to the ABC Group!" Song Yang said to Iger.

Iger shook his head, but his tone was tight, "I've heard these rumors, but this matter is beyond my decision. I'm just a small executive of the ABC Group, that's all."

Iger was very humble. Even when he went to America Telecom's office, he knew that the head of this emerging telecom company might be close to him. Iger didn't talk about the train like those Wall Street managers.

Song Yang nodded, and his face became serious, "Eiger, you also know that the ABC Group may undergo great changes. Have you ever considered that your own position will also undergo some changes!"

No matter how calm he was, Eiger's heart couldn't help speeding up a bit, but he still looked at Song Yang calmly.

"The ABC Group and the headhunting company all speak highly of you. The sports channel you manage provides the most stable cash flow for the ABC Group. If..."

Song Yang looked directly at Iger, "I mean, if you were allowed to enter a new industry and take charge of a new department, would you be able to do everything you did in the ABC Group?!"

"I do not know."

Hearing that Song Yang finally mentioned this, Eiger took a deep breath and forced his fast beating heart to slow down. Eiger still didn't take it all in, and answered very truthfully, not to mention other people, he himself was not sure Can you do everything that ABC Group can't do in other industries.

"I want to know, why me!" Eiger couldn't help asking.

"Martin Solo recommended you to me and threatened that your name will be among the best professional managers in America and even the world in the future!"

Iger did not expect that it was Martin Solo who recommended him and gave him such a high evaluation.

There is not much entanglement. Although he has a refined personality, Eiger is by no means the kind of indecisive person. He was able to understand Eiger's personality when he was able to give up his position as a host in a small TV station and go to the ABC Group to do odd jobs. There is no lack of adventurous spirit, but these years, he needs to seek stability, and he has worked hard for more than 20 or [-] years to climb up the position. Eiger is not qualified to waste money.

But when the opportunity came again, Eiger did not hesitate, and just like when he went to ABC Group despite everything, now Eiger has made a choice again.

Staying in the ABC Group, after being acquired by Disney or other giants, Iger may have the opportunity to climb to a higher position, but that is only possible, and it will take him five, ten or even longer, and now, a valuation The position of the head of a telecommunications giant worth tens of billions of dollars appeared in front of him.

"I am willing to try and do everything I can. I can only say that I will not let Song you down!" Iger, who has been working in the ABC Group for many years and has full experience in office struggles, knows exactly which side he should stand on !
Gleick reminded Eiger, "This position is not easy to do, and you should also have heard of America Telecom's previous encounters. It has many opponents."

"I know!"

Iger, who made up his mind, was very calm, "I am willing to give up the basic salary and get a commission based on America Telecom's performance!"

Gleick and Marcus have seen Iger's crazy side. For the position of the head of America Telecom, they were able to give up their basic salary and get a commission based on America Telecom's performance. If America Telecom's performance is not good, then Iger is likely to Will work for free, Wall Street professional managers, dare to say this, I am afraid there are not many at all.

Of course, this is the same as when Ryan joined Double-Click Company, betting on Double-Click’s success in exchange for equity rewards when Double-Click was listed. Ryan won the bet. among.

Now Iger obviously wants to gamble once again, betting that American Telecom can develop, and the performance commission Iger gets will be much higher than that basic salary!

Song Yang glanced at Iger and hesitated for a moment. With Iger's current qualifications, taking over the position of the head of American Telecom will indeed attract a lot of criticism, and the media will probably hype it. If the basic salary is not paid, it will indeed be possible Blocking the mouths of many people, mocking America Telecom for choosing cheap Eiger for that little money, is better than putting pressure on Eiger.

"The salary of 500 million US dollars per year will be paid from the second year, and 1% of the performance reward will be used as your commission. If America Telecom can meet the expectations in the future, it will give you 2% of the option reward!"

Song Yang said to Iger that if he could lead America to develop, he would basically be able to get more than 2% of America Telecom's equity reward.

As for Iger's choice of not having a basic salary, whether it will become a classic on Wall Street or become a joke is up to Iger himself.

"Congratulations!"

Greck and Marcus both got up and shook hands with Eiger, who became "one of us".

"It's all for America Telecom!" Eiger said to the two of them modestly, without any airs of being the head of America Telecom.

Song Yang introduced the current situation of American Telecom to Eiger. It was basically empty shelf, but with the support of Song Yang, Telephone and Telegraph Group, Enron, and Bell Labs, it was the strongest card in the hands of American Telecom.

Although it is empty, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done by Iger, such as recruiting manpower, filling the headquarters, operation center, technical department, etc., and competing with companies such as WorldCom, acquiring other companies, investing in overseas markets, etc. Iger needs to do it.

When Eiger heard this, although it was somewhat beyond his expectations, he did not complain. America Telecom is not his springboard. Just like Martin Solo said, once America Telecom can develop, the world will also It is absolutely necessary to spread his name of Eiger!

After Greg took out the contract he had prepared a long time ago and asked Iger to sign it, Song Yang said to him, "You can familiarize yourself with the situation first and take office in a few days, or you can wait here and see the future of American Telecom investment advisor."

"I have enough time today!" Eiger said, deciding to stay and meet the investment advisor of America Telecom.

Iger stayed in America Telecom, and after having a meal with Song Yang and others, he finally waited for the investment consultant to arrive.

When he saw Kravis, Iger couldn't help being surprised. He was in the ABC media group, and he was no stranger to Kravis. After all, this leveraged buyout master had a Hollywood movie as a souvenir.

"President Kravis!"

When Song Yang saw Kravis, he immediately went up to greet him. On Wall Street, people like Kravis are the most unofficial group of people. Regardless of whether they cooperate or not, they should not be offended anyway, otherwise they will be deadly. , They may not be as good as before, they can't buy a company, but tossing a company's stock price, initiating a board reorganization, requesting a business split, etc., are all at their fingertips.

The shocking-looking Kravis, when he saw Song Yang, smiled all over his face, as if an old Wall Street senior meets a younger generation, "Song, I finally saw you, Roberts, and seeing Song, I knew we were finally old." Now, it's your time, Song!"

Kravis turned his head and said to Roberts, the founder of the KKR Group, that Roberts also had a smile on his face, and expressed deep agreement with Kravis' words, "The future of Wall Street must belong to Song and the others!"

Hearing this, Song Yang felt inexplicably tired. He always felt that he had heard it somewhere before, just like "the future belongs to you". It sounded good, but he couldn't study it carefully.

Song Yang shook his head, and took a sip of KKR Group, "President Kravis, Wall Street can't leave you. There are too many things happening on Wall Street, and too many people don't follow the rules. You are exactly what we need now." At that time, I believe that KKR Group will definitely become the largest investment group on Wall Street, surpass Berkshire Group, and become the most popular investment company among investors!"

(End of this chapter)