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Integrity, Intuition & Legacy. Sir Michael Smurfit (Smurfit Westrock)

July 22, 2024 • Conor Kearney from Jetbooks.ie • Season 7 • Episode 51

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In Series 7, Episode #51, I interview Sir Michael Smurfit. Sir Michael recounts his journey from joining his father's cardboard box company at 16 to transforming it into Ireland's first multinational corporation, Smurfit Westrock. Highlighting key moments and tough decisions, Sir Michael shares valuable insights on integrity, intuition in business, and the importance of understanding operations from the ground up.

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