We're all shareholders. These guys below me, they see the CEO taking it easy, it's their money. Ivan Glasenberg ceoeasyguy Change image and share on social
Why should I build an asset when I can buy it more cheaply than you can build it? Ivan Glasenberg assetbuildbuy Change image and share on social
What are we focused on? Return on equity. We don't need these great big tier one assets. I'm very happy with getting tier two, tier three assets; that's what Glencore has been good at. Ivan Glasenberg assetbigequity Change image and share on social
Many people may say that luck is important, but I think you create your own luck by working hard to ensure you don't miss opportunities. Ivan Glasenberg createensurehard Change image and share on social
I've never opened a glass of champagne on any acquisition. Bankers do that. Ivan Glasenberg acquisitionbankerchampagne Change image and share on social
I observed a man sourcing candle wax from South America and selling it to Japan. I thought: 'That's unbelievable. Talking on the phone in his office, that man made money moving candle wax from one country to another.' It really interested me. Ivan Glasenberg americacandlecountry share on social
When the opportunities come, we may not want to buy another nickel asset, but if something comes cheap enough, we're all about return on equity. Ivan Glasenberg assetbuycheap Change image and share on social
A lot of deals are done or not done because chief executives are not fully aligned to shareholders. Ivan Glasenberg alignchiefdeal Change image and share on social
It's easy to buy. Prove that you bought at the right time and the right price. Ivan Glasenberg buyeasyprice Change image and share on social
I thought if we could put our hard-working culture as traders into the asset management, it will be a great combination, and we did do that. Ivan Glasenberg assetcombinationculture Change image and share on social
