Jeffrey Skilling

Businessman and former CEO of Enron

Jeffrey Skilling - Businessman and former CEO of Enron
Born

November 25th, 1953
71 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the Chief Executive Officer of Enron Corporation and became known for pioneering the company's innovative trading strategies. Oversaw the rapid growth of Enron into one of the largest energy companies in the world. His tenure ended with the infamous bankruptcy of Enron in 2001, which became one of the largest corporate scandals in American history. Convicted on multiple counts of fraud and conspiracy, he was sentenced to prison.

Led Enron Corporation as CEO

Pioneered energy trading strategies

Convicted in one of the largest corporate fraud cases

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