Before, we had participated in reporting that Adolf Merckle, Steven good and other financial elites committed suicide in the economic crisis. We felt sorry for them because they failed to survive the "winter". The financial tycoons who had been above themselves seemed to have accepted the huge gap in their lives, so on the first anniversary of the financial crisis, despite various signs that the global economy was struggling to recover, unfortunate news came one after another-on September 7, Finn Caspason, chairman and CEO of American financial services company, shot himself; On September 14, Rockefeller CEO james mcdonnell drew a bloody end to his life in the same way.
MacDonald's death shocked the world financial community. Once upon a time, he was known as the best housekeeper in Rockefeller family history; He made the Rockefeller family reproduce the giant style of the old Rockefeller era-it is said that it seems to have broken through the traditional saying that the Rockefeller family has been rich for six generations. From the third generation, there seems to be no one who can be respected anymore. Last year, it was revealed that david rockefeller, the only surviving third generation member of the Rockefeller family, made the Forbes rich list. The relative gloom of the Rockefeller family in the fourth, fifth and sixth generations is actually the shadow left by the glory of their ancestors. Imagine that John Rockefeller Sr. is the first billionaire on earth, and this kind of first is not what anyone says to surpass.
Let's talk about McDonald's again After he became the CEO of Rockefeller Company, he once wanted to rejuvenate this ancient family. His series of actions not only won the recognition of Rockefeller family, but also made the media give him more praise. But no one can predict that this financial storm actually made him choose this way to end his life. Perhaps, before he made such a decisive choice. He will also compare Rockefeller's old aura and lament the weakness and helplessness of personal strength under the economic crisis ... This speculation is cruel, but it should be close to the truth.
With MacDonald gone, Rockefeller's life will go on. Looking back, old John opened this aircraft carrier; Little John pushed the family's reputation to the peak; Rockefeller's third generation has its own merits. David became the head of the family business, Nelson became the vice president of the United States, and winthrop became the family banker. The descendants of David and others seem to be overwhelmed by the family aura, and some even choose to travel around the world by themselves. Perhaps this kind of "rebellion" is also the reason why the Rockefeller family is still rich after three generations, but it can hardly find its former glory; But they can recruit talents like McDonald's and empower them, which also shows the atmosphere of this family. After experiencing bloody lessons and setbacks, I don't know if this family, which is enough to affect America, can rally and create greater glories. Text/Qu Hongbo
On the first anniversary of the financial crisis, although there are various signs that the global economy is struggling to recover, the unfortunate news comes one after another. This time, it was Rockefeller, a veteran ace company, whose CEO McDonald 14, who has always had a good reputation, was found to have committed suicide. The reason is still under investigation. More people blame the economic crisis-the financial storm that originated in the United States and swept the world is still continuing its terrible influence, and McDonald is another financial tycoon who has fallen into the eyes of the storm.
He is the best housekeeper of the Rockefeller family.
James mcdonnell, 56, committed suicide in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. His body was found in his car. The police said that from the scene, it was an obvious shooting suicide, and the cause of suicide was still under investigation. Rockefeller Investment Management Company confirmed the death of McDonald's. James mcdonnell, as the CEO of Rockefeller Company, has been the CEO of Rockefeller Company since 200 1 and the director of NYSE Euronext since 2003, and has always enjoyed a good reputation.
As the CEO of Rockefeller Company, McDonald may be the best housekeeper ever employed by the Rockefeller family. He changed the conservative and narrow image of Rockefeller Company and reminded people of Rockefeller's giant demeanor once again.
"I'm not working for a pure family now, because the pure family organization is narrow and full of bureaucratic habits. They don't want to hire first-class talents to manage their wealth at all. They don't want to see such talents show their talents in the market competition. " After MacDonald became the CEO of Rockefeller family, his goal was to reshape Rockefeller Company and develop it into the most suitable wealth management institution for individuals and institutions in the world without changing his owner. At that time, McDonald was ambitious, which also made the outside world have high hopes for the new helm of this ancient family. However, the brave words are still in my ears, but the parties have chosen a decisive way to leave, leaving only regret and speculation.
Company employees can't understand the boss's behavior.
The news of MacDonald's suicide shocked the employees of his company. They all said that they could not understand what the boss had done because they had not heard that the company had encountered unsolvable problems.
MacDonald's friend described high flyers, who graduated from Harvard University, as follows: "He is very smart, good at absorbing opinions from all sides and has a very clear vision for the company's development." It is reported that MacDonald likes to socialize. He spends as much time on the board of directors of the company as in new york's senior social circle, but he is strict with himself and his subordinates in his work. MacDonald, 56, has been married to his wife for many years, has a son and a daughter, and has bought properties in new york, Manhattan, Fifth Avenue and Boston.
Rockefeller Investment Company has issued a brief statement confirming McDonald's death, but declined to give more information. Colin campbell, chairman of the company, commented on MacDonald's outstanding leadership in the past eight years. "We will all miss him." . It is reported that Austin Shepard, the company's chief operating officer and chief financial officer, is currently the CEO.
Macdonald also became a director of NYSE Euronext in 2003. Richard adamo, NYSE Euronext spokesman, said: "NYSE Euronext expresses its deep condolences for this loss and extends its deep condolences to MacDonald's family, friends and colleagues."
Before committing suicide, I showed pessimism.
In the investment strategy report of Rockefeller Investment Company in the third quarter of this year, MacDonald was very pessimistic about the market. He believes that in many ways, the downturn in this market is unprecedented, and there seems to be nowhere to hide. Assets have fallen to historic lows.
In the investment outlook report for the third quarter of 2009 made by MacDonald before his death, he had high hopes for the development of China. He believes that China is undoubtedly the center of world economic growth. He compared China's role in the world economy to a glass half full of water. Some people see that the glass is half full, while others see that the glass is half empty. MacDonald thinks that if China maintains an annual growth rate of 8% and the economic speed of the United States drops to 1% or 2%, then by 20 18, China will be equivalent to the United States as a whole.
Since the outbreak of the financial crisis, too many internationally renowned financial companies have closed down and the top rich have committed suicide, which makes people naturally associate his death with the financial crisis. In a survey conducted by a well-known domestic website, nearly 70% people think that McDonald's has been affected by the financial crisis. After MacDonald committed suicide, Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter revealed through a spokesman on June 5438+05 that MacDonald did not leave a suicide note before committing suicide, but he had called his wife before.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission refused to answer the question whether Rockefeller Investment Company faced a federal investigation for misconduct. However, William galvin, a Massachusetts official, said through a spokesman that the state had not initiated any investigation into McDonald himself and Rockefeller Investment Company. It is reported that McDonald's may have committed suicide because the company was facing a financial crisis and was depressed.
Where will the "rich six generations" family go?
In the business world, it is not an exaggeration to describe the wealth and reputation of the Rockefeller family in the United States with "a household name, known to all women and children". This "symbol of world wealth", which has flourished for six generations, is inextricably linked with American and even international politics and economy.
The first three generations of the Rockefeller family are very prominent, but the influence of the last three generations is getting smaller and smaller. It seems that it really should be said that "three generations are richer than three generations".
As we all know, john rockefeller, the founder of the Rockefeller family, was an oil magnate, and the oil dynasty he founded monopolized the United States for 85 years. Bill Gates said that the only person he admired was John Rockefeller Sr. John Jr., the second generation descendant of Rockefeller, devoted his main energy to the charity left by the old Rockefeller while maintaining the family business. The third generation of Rockefeller family entered the financial field.
Perhaps Rockefeller, an investment management company with only $3 billion in assets today, is not ranked among American investment institutions at all, but it is a famous wealth family in the United States and even the world. It is precisely because of the outstanding background and reputation of Rockefeller Investment Management Company that managing it well is not only a matter of preserving and increasing value, but also related to the historical and cultural heritage.
In this sense, MacDonald's employment and actions reflect the great vision and broad mind of Rockefeller's successors to achieve self-transcendence, which naturally attracts people's attention-because the old Rockefeller has never been a feudal chaebol, and his style is to constantly achieve self-transcendence.
Now that MacDonald has chosen to leave like this, Rockefeller will be greatly touched. Perhaps, the fifth and sixth generations of Rockefeller's descendants who don't want to sleep in their ancestral fields should reposition their development ideas.
1859, the commercial success of the first oil well in Pennsylvania, USA, marked the beginning of modern oil industry. At that time, the most important use of oil was to refine kerosene for lighting.
Use. 1870, Rockefeller founded the Standard Oil Company ... Soon, he ruthlessly squeezed and annexed his opponents and established his own empire. By the time he was 38, Rockefeller had controlled 90% of the oil refining industry in the United States and greatly reduced the price of petroleum products: during Rockefeller's period, the price of gasoline dropped from 88 cents to 5 cents per gallon.
1911may 15, the U.S supreme court ruled that according to the Sherman antitrust law of 1890, Mobil oil company belongs to monopoly and should be dissolved. According to this judgment, Mobil oil empire is divided into about 37 regional oil companies. However, despite the Supreme Court's judgment and the media's previous characterization of Rockefeller as an "evil" monopoly capitalist who does whatever it takes to achieve his goals, investors still enthusiastically pursue the shares of these "Baby Mobil", which makes the total market value of many companies after the split far exceed the original market value of Mobil, and the Rockefeller family's property is not reduced, but more than before.
The oil empire founded by Rockefeller and its successor companies-Exxon, Mobil and Chevron, together with Texaco, Gulf, BP and RoyalDutch/Shell, which started in Texas, are called "oil Seven Sisters", ranking the highest in the world. Exxon merged with Mobil on 1999, and Chevron merged with Texaco on1200, after Gulf sold its assets to Chevron and BP on 1980 and 1990. Today, ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, Shell and Total of France are the top five oil companies in the world.
When john D Rockefeller found that his wealth had reached nearly $ 19 10, he began to think about how to use this wealth. Because he was not interested in buying French manors or castles in Scotland, nor did he bother to buy works of art, yachts or medieval suits and all the things that the rich talked about, he invested a large part of his income in coal mines, railways, insurance companies, banks and various types of production enterprises, the most famous of which was iron ore business.