RansomeChapter 1 Going Public
When David arrived at Stapleford Secure Systems on the previous Monday he was surprised to be telephoned by the secretary to the Chairman and Managing Director, Colin Sharpe, to arrange an unofficial board meeting. “What is an unofficial board meeting?” he wondered aloud. “Mr. Sharpe wants to discuss some ideas before a formal board meeting so that he knows what the four of you think.” “Come on, Patience, you know I never go to board meetings. I just give Colin my proxy. I don’t worry...