Boundless: The Rise, Fall, and Escape of Carlos Ghosn

Carlos Ghosn, a renowned business executive, rose to prominence through his roles at Michelin, Renault, and Nissan. However, his power and confidence led to allegations of financial misconduct and his arrest. Despite denying the charges, Ghosn planned an elaborate escape from Japan, either to his ancestral homeland of Lebanon or to a Japanese prison. This captivating story, based on extensive investigative reporting, explores Ghosn's life and actions across the globe, revealing his complex personality and his determination to achieve his goals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

The incredible ascent and catastrophic collapse of one of the most feared and revered business leaders in the world, Carlos Ghosn, is the subject of the fascinating limited series Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn. A remarkable tale of innovation, hubris, alleged crimes, and daring international escape, as chronicled by two Wall Street Journal reporters.

Carlos Ghosn was always driven to achieve more. Born in the Amazon, raised by a wealthy but scandalized family in Beirut, and educated in Paris, Ghosn rose to prominence at Michelin in the United States, Renault in France, and Nissan in Japan. Along the way, he earned nicknames such as "Le Cost Killer" for his sharp business acumen and "Mr. 7-Eleven" for his dedication to his work.

Initially, Ghosn flourished, becoming a poster boy for globalization and multinational corporations. Employees believed him to be among the greatest business minds of his generation, and the press hailed him as a financial genius. However, things began to take a turn when Ghosn started to believe his own hype. His power grew in tandem with an increasing certainty that he was underpaid and undervalued at his multiple posts. Executives grew unhappy with Ghosn's talk of a merger with Renault, questioning his loyalty to Nissan. Resentments brewed, and a group of Nissan executives set out to uncover the truth about the man who many throughout Nissan and Japan perceived as a savior.

Eventually, Ghosn was accused of financial misconduct and arrested for a plethora of alleged crimes, all of which he vehemently denied. Despite his denials, Ghosn was planning an astonishing escape, one that would either smuggle him out of Tokyo and back to his ancestral homeland of Lebanon; or land him in a Japanese prison for life.

Drawing from extensive investigative reporting, the series delves into the intricate details of Ghosn's rise and fall, exploring his complex personality, his ambitious plans, and the intricate web of lies and deceit that surrounded him. It also sheds light on the broader political and economic context in which Ghosn operated, including the tensions between Japan and France, the rise of the automotive industry, and the challenges faced by multinational corporations.

Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn is a gripping and compelling tale that offers a rare glimpse into the world of high finance and corporate power. It is a story of ambition, betrayal, and redemption, and it will leave viewers both fascinated and horrified by the events that unfolded.

Weight: 510g
Dimension: 162 x 237 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780063041035