Kevin knew a little about Brian.
Brian had studied and worked in London, managing the Sterling Group’s European offices and factories. He rarely returned home to manage the domestic American market which had been the Sterling’s group bread and butter since it’s inception. However, when the financial crisis of 2008 hit, it decimated their domestic business and they soon became reliant on overseas markets in Europe and Asia, markets which Brian had been partly responsible for forging. He quickly rose to seniority in his family, using his advanced knowledge of the market to further their business goals.
Soon after, Old Sterling decided to retire, abdicating his position as CEO to Brian. Under his leadership, the company clawed back the losses of 2008 and then some. He possessed strategic th
