Francois Michelin, who headed the popular French tyre group for 47 years, died yesterday at 89!
Announcing his passing, a press release by the Michelin company dated yesterday stated that.....
"We have learned today with deep emotion that Mr. François Michelin has passed away, in his 89th year.
Mr. François Michelin dedicated his life to the company. He headed it for 47 years, when he handed over the reins to his son Edouard.
A visionary and a humanitarian, Mr. François Michelin tirelessly embodied the values of respect that are the very foundation of our Group’s identity.
Under his leadership, Michelin experienced unprecedented growth, driven by his passion for innovation as well as his uncompromising attention to quality. He transformed the Group by giving it an international dimension.
The date of his funeral will be announced soon.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Michelin Group, Jean-Dominique Senard, also wrote: "On behalf of the Group's employees, I would like to pay special tribute to this exceptional man who was universally respected for his values, his convictions, and his vision."
Source : Michelin Group
a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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Michelin tires.... This man must be a billionnaire then.... May his soul RIP....
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RIP sir, thanks for your contributions.
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Eyah. This one is Glorious exit jare. A life well spent
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Rip sir you are indeed a great hero
ReplyDeleteRIP Mr Michelin.
ReplyDeleteThis is totally unrelated, I would like for fellow BV's to join me in thanking God Almighty.
I have written Aunty Stella twice, since late last year, when I was sorrowful and depressed, but I never got published on the blog, my mail may have fallen into spam.
I hold a master's degree from a uni abroad, I have been job hunting in Europe since I finished my degree but to no avail, one faithful morning, my mom called me. coincidentally I was crying, tired of my situation, for the first time in months. She said to me, I called to pray for you, I didnt know you were down...long story short, my parents and siblings contributed and bought me a return ticket, that same week, to Nigeria to come visiting and return to Europe to search for a job, if I wanted.
The week I got to Nigeria, I attended an exhibition, dropped my CV and that was it. I applied to several other companies in Nigeria, while around but mostly no replies, in those 2 months so I decided to return to Europe and "try again" for a job.
About 5 days to my scheduled return date, I got a call from the company I dropped my CV with, for an interview... they made me a good offer even before I got home from the interview, that same day.
I accepted the job, returned to Europe as planned but to move my things back home.
Morale of this story is, No matter who you are, God is the director of your affairs. (Im disobedient to Him, yet He puts me first), No one can ever truly understand the way God works and lastly we are not alone, He is always by us.
I pray that everyone looking up to God, for a job, spouse, upliftment...whatever the case may be, Our God will surprise us soon, everytime!
Amen, sweetie so happy for you. God is a miracle worker. Good mothers are a blessing to their offspring. Wish you the best.
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