6 'BOOMERANG' CEOs OF MAJOR COMPANIES

24 NOVEMBER, 2023 Dristi Sharma

WHAT are BOOMERANG CEOS?

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SAM ALTMAN

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steve jobs

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ROBERT IGER

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MICHAEL DELL

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HOWARD SCHULTz

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JACK DORSEY

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