Robert Boehlke - HoF

Relevant Date :2005-12-25

Summary : Robert Boehlke transformed KLA from technology leader that analysts described as “flakey” to a profitable “well oiled machine”

Robert Boehlke (2005) transformed KLA from technology leader that analysts described as “flakey” to a profitable “well oiled machine”

Before he took charge as CFO, KLA was always missing quarters and never earned consistently
Few CFOs ever have a transformative effect, which makes Bob so special
What makes him stand above the crowd is his unique understanding of human nature; his complete mastery of strategy and tactics; and his ability to always see the plainly obvious things everyone else overlooks

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