Comment on Credit Suisse's CEO bizarrely laid into Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger when asked about the global economy

Credit Suisse's CEO bizarrely laid into Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger when asked about the global economy

Reuters/Moritz Hager; Reuters/John Sibley Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam appeared on a panel in London on Thursday. Thiam was asked about his view on the global economy and described his approach as the "anti-Wenger," referencing Arsenal Football Club's manager Arsene Wenger. "He forever believes that you can win games with inexperienced 19-year-olds who play in midfield," Thiam said, "but you still have to have a good defence." LONDON — The CEO of Credit Suisse used Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to outline his investment philosophy on Thursday — but said he is, in fact, the "anti-Wenger." Tidjane Thiam, who supports North London football club Arsenal, told the Wall Street Journal's CEO Council in London on Thursday: "I define myself as a paranoid optimist — on simpler terms, the anti-Wenger for those who follow football."See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: There's a surprising twist at the end of the 'synchronized global growth' storySee Also:Why you should take advantage of this widely ignored part of Amazon to save money8 photos of the Tu-160M2, the new long-range super bomber that Russia's answer to the B-1B LancerPaul Ryan's decision to wait until January to retire includes an under-the-radar benefitSEE ALSO: Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam made £9.6 million in his first full year on the job DON'T MISS: Everything you need to know about Tidjane Thiam, Credit Suisse's new CEO

 

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