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But unlike the past goodbye to the old and the new, Tang Huan seems to be sitting on the crater of a volcano and ushering in 1997.

Aunt Tang Yun said worriedly: "Your current situation reminds me of the scene when your grandfather led our family from Southeast Asia to the West Coast of the United States more than 30 years ago. ”

"You've overthought it -- it's not what it used to be, it's not the same contradictions, and the circumstances are very different." Tang Huan put down the spoon and explained slowly: "Actually, it's better to open the lid, everything is under the public's nose, and from then on, those incredible incidents will only be more fearful." ”

Speaking of this, he smiled slightly, "What's more, I also know how to protect myself, and I won't be like the assassinated President Kennedy." ”

Tang Yun glared at her nephew, "I can't compare with anyone, I have to give this extreme example." ”

Tang Huan raised his hand to say goodbye, and then further explained: "Last year, some European countries, including Britain, France, and Russia, didn't they communicate with me about awarding medals one after another. Originally, I was a little troublesome; But my consultant team has just suggested that it must be taken seriously - because this kind of honor and recognition at the national level can just suppress the possible negative impact of Zheru Software's alleged monopoly. ”

"Anyway, it's good to have a way to deal with it." After Tang Yun heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief, "Your reputation is not the best shield. ”

Tang Huan shrugged his shoulders, "Just for this award, I can't afford to spend the New Year's Festival well." ”

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Before the richest man left for the UK, he had to take time to ask about Apple Computer.

In terms of interests, in addition to the much-talked-about $200 million non-voting shares of Apple Computer, a fund in which Tang Huan has a share has also bought shares of Apple Computer.

In fact, soon after the birth of Apple Computer, the distribution of shares became more and more dispersed, so that entrepreneurs had no chance of dominance at all—which is almost another feature of Apple Computer in addition to its loose corporate discipline.

A few years after the original time and space, the reason why Apple's stock price has hit a new high is not only won by burying its head in the ground, but also because nearly one-third of its shares are held by institutional investors and funds such as Vanguard Group, State Street Bank, Fidelity Investments, BlackRock, Northern Trust, and Bank of New York Mellon.

In other words, Apple, which has become a symbol, how can there be no power behind it.

And now, the richest man is preparing to do something similar.

It's just that more chips, as well as the accompanying idol bonus aura, must be implemented on Jobs, who he has observed for many years.

In the previous "fair play" process between Jean-Louis Garcy and Jobs, the latter's NeXT company was finally selected by Apple Computer, and Jobs joined Apple Computer with his own team.

This kind of drama of entrepreneurs returning to the start-up companies that once drove them away, even in the United States, where business enmity is staged all the time, is rare, and naturally attracts strong media interest.

After Mr. Jobs returned to Apple, the problem of how to arrange specific roles became a thorny problem.

CEO Jill Amelio consulted Jobs carefully, but Jobs just made a nonchalant appearance.

But when Jill Amelio put Jobs in charge of the operating system, Jobs was dissatisfied that he was being underused.

In fact, Jill Amelio may have understood deep down that after Jobs' return, he must have taken the position of CEO in mind; And Jobs's rare twist and turn is not to find a bright opportunity to replace Jill Amelio.

Tang Huan didn't want to waste time admiring the two of them, he planned to quickly cut through the mess as soon as possible to smooth out the personnel relations of Apple Computer.

There is no doubt that, first of all, the position of CEO of Gilles Amelio must be vacated; Then, the rest of the tweaks are pretty much in place.

Of course, we must pay attention to righteousness in doing things, which is the minimum rule of the game. There's no other reason why Jobs was so passive in waiting for Jill Amelio to make a mistake so he could get him out. Tang Huan's method is to take the initiative to talk to Jill Amelio, explain the relationship in person, and ask him to voluntarily quit. In this way, everyone will not be hurt and angry.

Jill Amelio is not a generic person - John Scully, who ousted Jobs, is a salesman who is a salesman; And Jill Amelio, whom Jobs was thinking about getting rid of, was a senior executive in the field of technology.

Prior to joining Apple Computer, Jill Amelio was a Ph.D. in physics at Bell Labs, Fairchild Semiconductor, Rockwell, and National Semiconductor.

During his tenure as CEO of National Semiconductor, Jill Amelio excelled in bringing National Semiconductor to its strengths, leading to a leading role in analog circuit products with record sales of nearly $2.3 billion.

It was with this aura that Jill Amelio was hired by the board of directors of Apple Computer at a high price in order to turn the tide.

There is no doubt that after nearly a year as CEO of Apple Computer, Jill Amelio has not been able to show his godhead, proving once again that the emergence of a trendsetter requires a combination of factors.

The reason, in addition to Apple's terminal illness, is also related to the incompatibility between Jill Amelio and Apple's corporate culture.

The quality of corporate culture is mysterious and mysterious, but it does exist, and even like genes, it has been deeply planted since the birth of the company, and it is difficult to change until it dies.

Apple Computer, for example, has been 10 years since Steve Jobs was ousted, but it is still a "wild child", and in terms of corporate discipline, it can only be said that it is better, and after Jill Amelio took office, he tried to further improve it, but the result was not only ineffective, but also damaged his own prestige.

This kind of conflict, which can only be understood and cannot be spoken, was laid bare at MacWorld events in the recent past.

More often than not, Jill Amelio used Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple Computer, as a corporate identity, and put on a show at MacWorld, a well-prepared campaign to regain popularity.

As a result, in the Grand Ballroom of the San Francisco Marriott Hotel, in front of 4,000 people in the audience, Jill Amelio's speech to the prompter was so boring that it made people doze off; And when the confident and stylish Steve Jobs strode onto the stage, he was as glamorous as Elvis Presley's return, causing a sensation with the audience standing up and deafening applause lasting more than a minute, in stark contrast to Gil Amelio's clumsiness.

For this scene, Jill Amelio doesn't seem to have thought about it, and he rigidly followed the event plan, against the unsurpassable high~ tide, and took the stage again to end the show in person, especially invited Steve Wozniak, another founder of Apple Computer, to try to create a scene of the three of them raising their arms together to celebrate the victory.

Unfortunately, Steve Jobs, who was in high spirits, didn't buy it, and he was extremely disgusted by the arrangement to share the stage with Steve Wozniak. Fortunately, its reaction was not as simple as in previous years, and it kept a low profile when it slipped down.

The conversation between Tang Huan and Jill Amelio in the garden of "Chang'an City" began from this MacWorld, which is still warm.

"Jobs ruthlessly ruined the curtain down I planned," Gil Amelio complained, "and in his opinion, personal feelings are more important than Apple's media image." ”

The richest man, who was listening quietly, said with a smile on his face: "Jill, you should understand that compared to previous years, Steve is much more mature, at least he knows how to take care of the overall situation." ”

"Perhaps." Jill Amelio sighed, "I asked Jobs to be in charge of the operating system department, and as a result, he directly fired many of the original employees and replaced them with the NeXT team members he brought over. ”

Tang Huan bowed slightly, "There are three fires for the new official to take office - Apple Computer is in urgent need of a usable new operating system, and personnel changes are inevitable." ”

"However, Steve Jobs just came to me out of the blue and told me that the Newton project should be cut immediately." Gil Amelio then went on to report: "What a waste of resources if that's the case." ”

"Newton" is a handheld computer launched by Apple Computer in the era of John Scully; Fangyuan Company also has similar products, but this market with good prospects still needs to be cultivated.

"Wait a little longer, 'Newton' will definitely make money!" Jill Amelio mused, "I think Jobs must have hated everything related to John Scully, that's why he suggested it." ”

The richest man smiled, and instead of answering Gilles Amelio's words, he instead chatted with the other party about technical topics, which obviously scratched his itch, and the atmosphere of the conversation suddenly became cheerful.

Like Don IT, Jill Amelio is a senior member of the IEEE, having been awarded 16 patents and published two books.

Speaking of pleasure, the richest man pointed out a point: "Jill, have you ever thought that you can get along well with Woz, who is in charge of technology among the founders of Apple Computer, but not necessarily the same as Steve, who is in charge of sales?" ”

Jill Amelio suddenly put away his smile and fell into deep thought. After all, no one is stupid to be able to climb to this position, and the reason why they appear to be unresponsive and indifferent is often the reason for the cheeky deafness and blindness necessary in the workplace - like those who come to the door to sell sales, how can they not understand the unhappiness of the person being disturbed, but still maintain a smiling attitude.

After walking quietly for a while, Jill Amelio put away the struggling look on his face and said slowly: "I also feel that I am not suitable for the atmosphere of Apple Computer Company, especially when I see the scene of Jobs not walking from the stage to the stage at MacWorld, but from the backstage to the front desk, the scene of the whole audience cheering." ”

"Apple now needs a CEO who is more passionate, more proficient in dealing with the media, and better at performing in public, and my way of working can't meet that."

Tang Huan nodded and said leisurely: "This doesn't mean that you are not excellent, but everyone will only shine if they are in a position that suits them." ”

Speaking of this, Mr. The richest man waved his hand, followed the assistant not far away, and hurriedly stepped forward and handed over a document.

Tang Huan casually handed it to Gil Amelio, "This is the condition I fought for you - if you are not satisfied, just ask." ”

Jill Amelio opened the file and easily found the numbers he cared about—$3.5 million in termination damages and $2.3 million in 1996 performance reviews.

Closing the document, Gil Amelio looked at Tang Huan calmly and said sincerely: "Tang, I am willing to give up the position of CEO at any time. ”

"The sea is wide and the fish jumps, and the sky is high and the birds can fly -- jumping out of the circle of Apple Computer is not a good thing." The richest man with a look of relief on his face patted Jill Amelio on the shoulder and said with the same sincerity: "Funan, Asia, is building a semiconductor corridor, are you interested in serving as an industrial consultant for this country?" ”

Without thinking, Gil Amelio bowed his head and replied, "It's an honor." ”

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Apple Computer, which has always been a topic of conversation, has quietly changed its CEO.

With the inauguration of Steve Jobs, Apple Computer also began to obtain a large number of much-needed technologies and patents from the Zheru Group, laying a solid foundation for Jobs to drastically adjust the product line.

The richest man left for the United Kingdom to receive the GBE granted by the British royal family.

Slightly different from the last time Britain wooed the elites of Xiangjiang, who were about to return, Tang Huan's award ceremony was directly omitted in some links.

For example, kneeling on the ground and having someone pat on the shoulder with a sword must be unacceptable - it may be a grand "chivalry" honor for others, but it is not suitable for the richest man.

After Queen Elizabeth II handed over the certificate to Tang Huan, the so-called award ceremony was completed.

However, although the process is extremely simple, it does not mean that the specifications have also been reduced.

Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Diana, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and many others of the British royal family witnessed the ceremony.

As for the richest man in Tang, his daughter Athena, with her little sister Ivanka, etc., also followed with great interest to watch the excitement.

The reason why it is called "a hilarious" is because the British medal is only the opening scene of the richest man's trip to Europe.