Re: James Turley would make a great CEO?....I'm not convinced.
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Apr 26, 2007 08:24AM
IMO...if the Board is looking his way, they need to re-think.
He may be a popular shareholder choice, but I strongly question is he's right guy for our needs as a small-cap wanting to grow.
Turley has a unique ability - An Engineer/tecchie kingpin who can be comfortable and persuasive in a speaking environment. The perfect position for a sales/marketing/consulting postion that he has...the obvious reason he went into that line of work. What he is for Partiot now, is perfect and it was a solid move to get him on board to help get the word out.
As a parallel, who would you want running TPL - Moore, or Leckrone (jokes aside)....?
What I question is whether he has the temperment necessary to run a company in today's environment...RECENT experience as a CEO, proven track record of taking small cap companies to the next level, and most important, the ability to direct and FIRMLY MANAGE the internal issues and personalities within the company, while still maintaining focus in pursuit of the shareholders ultimate interests, including you and me....
Usually the best leaders are the ones who are best at business, have a clear vision and can motivate. I have not seen much of anything from Turley since last years SHM - a nice, entertaining chat with us...but I have seen no accomplishments or any influence he has exerted since then - If he was clearing paths and making VISIBLE achievements for us, then OK....but where are they?...can anyone say?
IMO, since he has not been active in showcasing himself as an heir-apparent, it makes me believe he has no interest. It's been quite a few years since his last leadership position. With his resume, he could have easily wedged himself into countless opportunities, but he hasn't....I just don't see agression.
Holocom was a backyard deal...IMO Turley wasn't a driver on this (maybe a contributor), or else we would have seen an immediate tangible connection between what Patiot is and what they got....what did they get?
Open or discussion...
Regards