Eduardo Doherty also launched his own candidate.
At this time, the younger Rockefeller turned to Donnie and asked, "Mr. Block, do you have any good recommendations regarding this candidate?"
Donnie, to everyone's surprise, waved his hand and smiled, "Our Pandora Company is new to the oil industry; our own management team is still being recruited. As for the position of the new president of the company, let it be!"
The others in the conference room looked at Donnie curiously, their eyes expressing confusion.
"However, since this is a joint venture, after careful consideration, I still believe that Pandora Oil should make some contributions to the new company. Therefore, I would like to recommend Warner Ditch from our company for the position of vice president, to assist the new president!"
Warner Ditch, a talent discovered by Donnie himself, was not a graduate of a prestigious university but was someone who had climbed up on his own from the streets of Atlantic City.
Initially, he was the general manager of Leck Young's entertainment pier. After Donnie took over Leck Young's entertainment pier, Kritch, while preparing the transportation company, noticed Warner Ditch's capabilities and recommended him to Donnie.
After observing Warner Ditch for a while, Donnie realized that this man was indeed capable. Although he lacked the bold and regular approaches of the Ivy League graduates, he could analyze and find unconventional strategies, often surprising his competitors unexpectedly.
Therefore, Donnie assigned Warner Ditch to the position of deputy general manager at Pandora Oil.
Now that the new oil transportation pipeline company had been established, and given the chaotic internal structure of its board, everyone would fiercely compete for the company's management rights.
The current situation confirmed Donnie's thinking.
After all, Pandora Oil was a newly established company. Although its president was a professional, the company as a whole was new to this circle. Thus, hastily nominating someone from Pandora Oil for presidency might lead to a situation where outsiders lead insiders. Follow current novels on N(o)vᴇl(F)ire.nᴇt
Moreover, Donnie's advances had been quite significant, something the Rockefeller Family must have noticed. Rather than pushing his own people into becoming targets for everyone, it was better to take a step back proactively and reduce others' vigilance.
And as the vice president, one would definitely be responsible for specific matters. By then, Donnie could let Warner Ditch tentatively take over one or two important departments, creating his own foundation. When the time came to seize power, it would be much more convenient!
Donnie's voluntary concession altered the dynamics of the meeting. Before this, everyone had been nominating their own candidates for the presidency of the new company, and with everyone holding the same shares, it was essentially a stalemate.
Now, with Donnie stepping back, his voting power became significant.
However, it was not yet time to vie for Donnie's support, especially since the Rockefeller Family had not yet put forth their candidate.
Therefore, everyone's gaze turned to the younger Rockefeller.
The younger Rockefeller thought for a moment and then said with a smile, "We were the last to join. If we were to compete for the presidency now, wouldn't that seem excessive? Therefore, we will also relinquish our claim to the presidency. It will suffice for our person to take the position of manager of the company's finance department!"
Donnie, sitting in his chair, frowned slightly upon hearing the younger Rockefeller's words, but soon smiled again without saying anything.
The others looked at each other in astonishment. They had thought this matter would be quite difficult, but unexpectedly both Donnie and the younger Rockefeller had chosen to give up.
But they believed it wouldn't take long for these people to figure out the plans of Donnie and the younger Rockefeller.
They wanted to pre-emptively seize important departments within the company!
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The younger Rockefeller also asked Donnie, "Since Mr. Block, you have given up on nominating a president, among the remaining three candidates, whom do you prefer to be the new president of the company?"
Donnie also smiled and asked, "I haven't decided yet. How about you, Mr. Rockefeller, announce your preferred candidate first?"
The younger Rockefeller pondered for a moment and said, "Since Mr. Block, you put it that way, I will not shirk the responsibility. I am more familiar with Campbell and believe in his capabilities; therefore, we decide to support Campbell from Sinclair Oil Corporation for the position of the new company's president!"
So, was Sinclair Oil siding with the Rockefeller Family?
Donnie thought for a moment and decided not to jump to conclusions, as it could well be a smokescreen released by the younger Rockefeller.
But at least it gave Donnie a target!
With the support of the younger Rockefeller, Laze Madison showed a smile, while the rest showed worried expressions casting their eyes on Donnie, whose support had now become crucial!