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The fight to stay on top. (Citicorp Chairman John Reed, Time Warner Chairman Steve Ross, and American Express Chairman James Robinson III) (People to Watch) (Brief Article)
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U.S. News & World Report
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December 30, 1991| Author:
Egan, Jack
| COPYRIGHT 1991 All rights reserved. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information
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Citicorp Chmn John Reed, Time Warner Chmn Steve Ross, and American Express Chmn James Robinson all face major tasks in 1992. The stock of all three firms are close to 12-month lows. At their respective firms, Reed must reduce losses, Ross must reduce debt, and Robinson must rebuild management.
Citicorp Chairman John Reed, Time Warner boss Steven Ross and American Express chief James Robinson Ill are the beleaguered three Rs of the high-powered New York business world. And during 1...
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