One of the most notable endorsements in the U.S. presidential race last year came from Hewlett Packard Enterprise CEO Meg Whitman. Her support for Hillary Clinton—which included co-hosting a campaign event—made waves because Whitman is a longtime Republican.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland this morning—just days before Donald Trump takes office—Whitman touted the gathering’s theme—”responsible and responsive leadership.” So I asked Whitman if she thinks Trump exudes these traits.
Whitman acknowledged the obvious outright: “[T]he election in the United States did not turn out as I hoped it would,” she said. She went on to say that the incoming commander-in-chief deserves the benefit of the doubt. “He will now have a chance to prove that he can demonstrate responsive and responsible leadership,” she said.
Like it or not, that opportunity starts Friday.