Bernard Ebbers
1941
5
Quotes
Biography
Bernard Ebbers was a Canadian businessman who co-founded the telecommunications company WorldCom in 1983. Under his leadership as CEO, WorldCom grew into one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States. However, in 2002, a massive accounting scandal involving Ebbers came to light, leading to his resignation and subsequent legal troubles. He was convicted of fraud, conspiracy, and filing false statements with securities regulators, eventually resulting in a lengthy prison sentence.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
People say I gambled away $5 billion? I wish. I lived the high life, I took the company jet to the board meetings. I'd do it all over again.
2
I'm not guilty. I've done nothing wrong.
3
The press was brutal. They were so aggressive. But I've learned something: The press is not a fair and accurate reflection.
4
I think they should be shot, the people who criticized me. They're getting good people.
5
The business judgment rule is very, very important in America.