A lot of deals are done or not done because chief executives are not fully aligned to shareholders. Ivan Glasenberg Read Quote
Over two billion people in China and India need commodities to grow their economies and improve their living standards. Ivan Glasenberg Read Quote
Africa is where commodities are found, so it is vital that Glencore and other miners are there to develop those resources, helping Africa itself to grow at the same time. Ivan Glasenberg Read Quote
We’re creating new supply for the world, which is key. If we didn’t get more tonnes into the system, your next motorcar is going to cost more because the aluminum cost is going to be higher. Ivan Glasenberg Read Quote
The trading side of the business means a lot of travel, being out of the office a lot of time. Ivan Glasenberg Read Quote
I stopped focusing on people being different, and I started treating everyone the same way. Ivan Glasenberg Read Quote
Many people may say that luck is important, but I think you create your own luck by working hard to ensure you don’t miss opportunities. Ivan Glasenberg Read Quote
We always look at opportunities. We are not aggressively looking to buy something. Ivan Glasenberg Read Quote
It’s easy to buy. Prove that you bought at the right time and the right price. Ivan Glasenberg Read Quote
I’ve never opened a glass of champagne on any acquisition. Bankers do that. Ivan Glasenberg Read Quote
