The CEO Magazine Asia – July 2019

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roblem solving, delegation, conflict resolution and

communication are among the necessary skills for

a business leader. But one quality Würth China’s

CEO values highly is humility. It is a characteristic

Larry Stevens learned from his parents, who he still

looks up to as role models. Larry’s mother instilled in

him the importance of discipline – as she managed the finances

at home – while his father, who worked in the automotive sector,

epitomised humility and a strong work ethic.

“I’ve had the honour of working with many great leaders

and having many different coaches in sports and in work,

but it always comes back to my father,” Larry tells The CEO

Magazine. “He worked on an assembly line and no matter how

WHEN LARRY STEVENS WAS GIVEN THE

OPPORTUNITY TO START WÜRTH CHINA IN

2005, HE WELCOMED IT WITH OPEN ARMS.

NOW, 14 YEARS LATER, THE COMPANY

CONTINUES TO MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

WORDS SHARON MASIGE • IMAGES RAUL ARIANO

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